Overview

The Data Science programme at the University of Rhode Island offers a multidisciplinary approach to one of the most significant emerging fields in the global economy. Students engage with a curriculum that blends technical expertise with practical application to solve complex problems across various professional sectors.

This course focuses on the entire lifecycle of information, teaching students how to collect, clean, and organise vast datasets. By mastering these foundational techniques, learners ensure that data remains accessible and useful for high-level analysis. The curriculum emphasises the importance of accuracy and systematic organisation in every stage of the data management process.

At the core of the discipline, the University of Rhode Island integrates several key academic areas to provide a well-rounded education.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 38398 per year
National fee: USD 38398 per year
Local fee: USD 17476 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Computer Science
Databases
Ethics
Mathematics
Statistics
Data Analysis
Data Communication

Careers with Data Science

Graduates from this programme are prepared for diverse roles across a wide range of industries. Potential career paths and sectors for employment include:

Oceanography and Climate Science
Health and Medical Research
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Social Science Research
Biological Sciences
Arts and Humanities Technology
Data Management and Organisation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Information Age: From Politics to Medicine

Data Science

Predictive Analytics

Data Visualization and Infographics Design

Machine Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application

Application fee of $65

Official high school transcript (preferably submitted through the Common Application)

List of senior courses (admission is contingent upon successful completion of all senior course work and graduation from high school)

Official SAT or ACT scores (MUST be sent electronically by the testing services: the URI ID code is 3919 for SAT and 3818 for ACT)

Essay

At least one letter of recommendation (please limit to two). If your school counselor writes your letter of recommendation (which is our preference), there is no need to submit a teacher evaluation/recommendation. Pharmacy applicants are required to provide two letters of recommendation

Admitted students are required to submit a final high school transcript showing proof of graduation by July 15.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38398 USD / year

≈ 38398 USD / year
Out-of-State

38398 USD / year

≈ 38398 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17476 USD / year

≈ 17476 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional: $27,916

Living costs

Kingston

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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