Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Upgrade your theoretical knowledge in data science and artificial intelligence with the part-time Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program. If you’re a working professional, the program is designed to expand your knowledge to either complement your current profession or allow for a pathway to a new career or promotion in this evolving field. The program will prepare you to meet growing global demands.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics | Department: Data Science | Duration: 36 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: January 15 (for admission in September); July 1 (for admission in January of the following year); November 1 (for admission in May of the following year) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Coursework.

Career pathways

If you’re a working professional, the program is designed to expand your knowledge to either complement your current profession or allow for a pathway to a new career or promotion in this evolving field. The program will prepare you to meet growing global demands.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours bachelor's degree or equivalent in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics or a related field, with a minimum overall average of 78%. Experience at the senior level in at least one of computer science or statistics. Students in the Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Co-operative Program can apply to transfer into the Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Program after completing at least one academic term. Admittance will be decided by the Graduate Director on a case-by case basis.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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