University of California, Los Angeles campus

STEM

Master of Applied Statistics and Data Science at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

Master of Applied Statistics and Data Science is a master's programme in Statistics and Data Science, College of Letters and Science at UCLA. Areas of study: The strengths of current and prospective faculty dictate the specific fields of emphasis in the department.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science  |  Department: Statistics and Data Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Winter  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: The strengths of current and prospective faculty dictate the specific fields of emphasis in the department. MASDS students must earn 44 units of 400-level course credit. The Master of Applied Statistics and Data Science program has a set of seven required core courses (28 units). In addition, students choose four electives (16 units) of 400-level courses that emphasize statistical modeling and programming. M.A.S.D.S. students may take UCLA Statistics 200-level courses with restrictions (see * below) and subject to the instructor’s permission. A written thesis is the final requirement.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: March 1; July 1st. GRE: Strongly Recommended. Letters of recommendation: 2, preferably from direct professional or academic supervisors. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose and a resume or curriculum vitae.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.