U-MMaster of Applied Data ScienceUniversity of Michigan · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jul 15, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

CV or resume

Optional

Not emphasized in the current no-essay application; include if the portal requests it.

Placement test

Completed after admission. Standard (Python fundamentals) or advanced (Python, data manipulation, basic statistics, plus interview) options.

Official transcript(s)

Evidence of bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Generally a four-year bachelor's or international equivalent. Some three-year degrees plus a completed master's may be eligible.
Prerequisites: Technical preparation; Basic Python skills. No specific prior courses required; programming readiness is checked via a post-admission placement test.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (7.0 each component) recommended; Recommended 7+ overall and in each section.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall (5.0 each section) recommended | Old scale: 100 overall (25 each section) recommended; Recommended 5+ overall and in each section on the new TOEFL scale.; Recommended 100+ overall with 25+ each section on the previous scale.
GRE: Not considered; GRE is not required and is not part of this application.

Historical admission data is not published.