Stanford University · Master

MS in Statistics: Data Science

The MS in Statistics: Data Science at Stanford University is a Master-level Data Science & AI program for international students. It combines core theory with applied, industry-relevant projects and is designed to lead into strong graduate employment and, in many destinations, post-study work and residency pathways.

Level
Master
Field
Data Science & AI
Duration
18 months
Tuition / yr
US$62,000
Approx USD
US$62,000 / yr
English
IELTS 7.0
Intakes
Aug, Jan
Delivery
On-campus

Entry requirements

A recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a strong GPA, plus English proficiency (IELTS 7.0 overall). Some programs require relevant work experience or a portfolio.

Careers & market demand

Demand. Demand for data scientists, machine-learning and AI engineers continues to outstrip supply, with the rise of generative AI accelerating hiring across every industry.

Career pathways. Data scientist, machine-learning engineer, AI engineer, data engineer, analytics lead, applied research scientist, MLOps engineer.

Courses in this degree (7)

Every module — with topics, skills and the career pathway it builds.

Statistical Machine Learning

DS&110 · Semester 1 · 12 credits

Deep Learning

DS&120 · Semester 2 · 12 credits

Natural Language Processing

DS&130 · Semester 1 · 12 credits

Big Data & Cloud Analytics

DS&140 · Semester 2 · 12 credits

MLOps & Model Deployment

DS&150 · Semester 1 · 12 credits

AI Ethics & Governance

DS&160 · Semester 2 · 12 credits

Capstone / Thesis

DS&170 · Semester 1 · 12 credits

From this degree to a student visa

United States student visa
F-1 Student visa

Prove funds for the first year of tuition + living costs shown on the Form I-20. Post-study: Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months, plus 24 months STEM extension.