The application period for the August 2025 intake (Early Admission Cycle) is open from 16 May 2024 to 15 July 2024.
Apply on the Graduate Admission System at https://gradapp.nus.edu.sg/apply.
Overview | Information for Prospective Students | Information for Current Students
Students admitted to the Master of Science in Data Science and Machine Learning programme are required to read and pass five core courses and five elective courses that are in the course list.
Candidature Period
Selection of candidates into the MSc in Data Science and Machine Learning programme is on a competitive basis.
Your application will only be processed if the application was submitted before the application closing date. You will be officially informed of the outcome of your application via email, latest as follows:
Intake | Application Period | Application Outcome (by latest) |
August 2025 |
16 May 2024 to 15 July 2024 (Early Admission Cycle) 1 October 2024 to 31 January 2025 (Regular Admission Cycle) |
30 September 2024 30 June 2025 |
Application fee
Offer Acceptance fee
Tuition fee for 2025 intake
Tuition fees are payable in installments over 2 regular semesters for full-time studies and 4 regular semesters for part time studies.
Miscellaneous student fees
Apply online via the new NUS Graduate Admission System for the August 2025 Intake.
Please take a look at the applicant user guide before you access the application portal. All applicants will know the outcome of their application by end June 2025. You will only be required to submit your application online. There is no need to send any application documents to us by post by the application deadline.
All applicants are to note the following:
2. Supporting Documents
All supporting documents submitted will need to be in English or accompanied by an official translation in English. Translated copies of the documents must be certified true copies. In particular, translated copies of the transcript(s) and degree scroll(s) must be certified by the issuing institution(s).
The supporting documents include:
Proof of Residence |
Singapore Citizens & Singapore Permanent Residents:
International Applicants:
[*Please provide both the Front and Back of these documents in Full Colour.] |
Transcript(s) |
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Degree Scroll(s) |
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Valid TOEFL/IELTS score report |
For TOEFL, please quote the NUS Institutional Code: 9087 |
Financial statements |
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Other Supporting Documents |
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3. Important Notes:
OCBC AI Scholarship (applicable for all nationalities)
Students who are pursuing the MSc in Data Science and Machine Learning programme are eligible to apply for the OCBC AI Scholarship.
Find out more about the scholarship here.
Singapore Digital (SG Digital) Scholarship (Postgraduate) (for Singapore Citizens only)
The SG Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate) is an industry scholarship that empowers individuals interested in pursuing tech or media-related studies at the Masters or PhD level. More than just about shaping your career, this is the opportunity for you to be a next-generation leader who shapes the future of our digital economy and media ecosystem. You can choose to further your path in tech- or media-related fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, Immersive Media, and Film Studies.
Find out more about the scholarship here.
The Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship (for Singapore Citizens only)
The Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) Scholarship is the premier postgraduate scholarship in Singapore. Set up in 1991 by the Tanjong Pagar Citizens’ Consultative Committee with funding from the public to commemorate the contributions made by Mr Lee Kuan Yew to Singapore, it marks Singapore’s continuous effort to recognise outstanding individuals with the aptitude and inclination to contribute to Singapore and our society.
Since its inception, many Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship holders have gone on to make significant contributions across varied fields including the Public Service, business, law, medicine, the arts and academia.
Find out more about the scholarship here.
The PSC Master’s Scholarship (for Singapore Citizens only)
The Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship is the premier government scholarship awarded based on merit. Recipients of the PSC Master’s Scholarships will pursue a career in Public Administration in the Singapore Public Service.
Find out more about the scholarship here.