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Masters in Data Science in Singapore
A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets. Here is how studying it in Singapore works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 3 universities compared
- From ₹31 lakh – ₹54 lakh
- Intakes: August (main)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Data Science in Singapore: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Data Science in Singapore usually takes 1–1.5 years. On our list, 3 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹31 lakh – ₹54 lakh (SUTD) to ₹31 lakh – ₹61 lakh (NUS). After graduating: no post-study visa route; graduates apply for an Employment Pass or S Pass with a job offer.
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Masters in Data Science in Singapore at a glance
- Duration
- 1–1.5 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ S$30,000 – 70,000 for a one-year master's
- Living costs
- ≈ S$1,500 – 2,500 per month
- Typical budget
- ₹30–60 lakh
- Intakes
- August (main), January for some programs
- English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL (often waived for English-medium degrees at some universities)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked for some business and research programs
- Post-study work
- No post-study visa route; graduates apply for an Employment Pass or S Pass with a job offer
Overview
Why study Data Science in Singapore?
A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets.
Singapore offers globally ranked universities close to India, safe, English-speaking city and asia hub for finance and tech.
Universities
Universities for Data Science in Singapore
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Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE (any branch) with maths
- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Statistics, Maths or CS
- Bachelor's: B.Com/BBA with strong quantitative coursework (some programs)
- Prerequisite: Statistics and probability
- Prerequisite: Linear algebra / calculus
- Prerequisite: Python or R
- English: IELTS or TOEFL (often waived for English-medium degrees at some universities)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked for some business and research programs
Careers
Careers after Data Science in Singapore
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Singapore offers globally ranked universities close to India. Typical roles afterwards include Data Scientist, Data Analyst and ML Engineer.
On our list: SUTD, NTU Singapore and NUS.
From ₹31 lakh – ₹54 lakh at SUTD up to ₹31 lakh – ₹61 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE (any branch) with maths, b.Sc in Statistics, Maths or CS and b.Com/BBA with strong quantitative coursework (some programs), with statistics and probability, linear algebra / calculus and python or R, plus IELTS or TOEFL (often waived for English-medium degrees at some universities).
No post-study visa route; graduates apply for an Employment Pass or S Pass with a job offer. During your studies: up to 16 hours a week during term at approved institutions.
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