📖Introduction

Malmo University is a public university in Malmo, Sweden. It was founded in 1998 and is one of the youngest universities in Sweden. The university has over 25,000 students and 3,000 staff members. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and law. Malmo University is ranked #701-800 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. It is also a member of the European University Association.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in Computer Science: Applied Data Science at Malmo University

We are living through a time of immense digital transformation. In order to benefit society, science and businesses, we need to develop the right tools to extract the full value from the ever-increasing growth of digital data. This interdisciplinary two-year master’s programme will provide you with understanding of the state-of-the-art methods and algorithms of data science through hands-on experience with the latest tools and systems in the industry. After graduation, you will be qualified to work in a range of positions in data-centred projects as well as pursue PhD studies in data science. Data Science is an emerging and multidisciplinary field that requires knowledge and skills in subjects such as computer science, mathematics and communication technologies. During this programme, you will get a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental aspects of data modelling, computational techniques and statistical analysis. You will apply these skills to real-world problems and build a portfolio of projects demonstrating solutions to current business and societal challenges. You will have the opportunity to conduct original and innovative research, working with industry partners and academia during the capstone project course and thesis work. The programme is built around the international research environments at the Department of Computer Science and Media Technology. The teaching staff includes experts in artificial intelligence, data processing and analysis, software development for big data and cloud architectures, modern software methodologies, and data visualisation. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Autumn 2024 - Semester 1
Artificial intelligence for data science (DA631E), 15 credits, compulsory
Statistical Methods for Data Science (MA660E), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Data and Society (DA630E), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Spring 2025 - Semester 2
Exploratory Data Analysis, Visualization and Storytelling (MA661E), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Advanced Machine Learning (DA633E), 15 credits, compulsory
Data-Driven Methodologies for Software Development (DA635E), 7.5 credits,
Autumn 2025 - Semester 3
Research Methods of Computer Science and Fundamental Computational Theory (DA634E), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Big Data Analytics on Cloud Computing Infrastructures (DA636E), 15 credits, compulsory
Capstone project in Applied Data Science (DA637E), 7.5 credits,
Spring 2026 - Semester 4
Master’s thesis in Applied Data Science (two year) (DA639E), 30 credits, compulsory

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🏫About Malmo University

Malmö University (MU) is a public university in Malmö, Sweden. It was founded in 1998 and is one of the largest universities in Sweden. MU has over 30,000 students and 5,000 staff members. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and engineering. MU is ranked #461-470 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. It is also a member of the European University Association and the Coimbra Group. Malmö University is a leading university in Sweden and is known for its strong research and teaching programs. The university has over 100 research centers and institutes, and its research has been funded by the European Union, the Swedish government, and private companies. MU is also a popular choice for international students. It offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students from other countries study at the university.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

632 RMB

Tuition fee:

150,000 SEK per year

300,000 SEK in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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