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Trans Mediterranean Data Science Double Degree

Trans Mediterranean Data Science Double Degree

Trans Mediterranean Data Science Double Degree

Let us announce the opening of the call for applications for the Data Science Double Degree program with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain! This program offers students the opportunity to earn two degrees in Data Science from two prestigious universities!

  • The call for applications is open to five applicants for the academic year 2023/2024;
  • The deadline for submission is Monday, July 3rd, 2023 at 12:00 (CEST).

The TMDS double degree program is held between the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Facultat d’Informàtica de Barcelona (FIB) Barcelona, Spain, and the Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy. It is jointly operated by the University of Padova and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.

By following the program, a student receives both:

  • Master’s degree in Data Science from the University of Padova;
  • Master’s degree in Data Science from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.

Please read this pdf file for more information about the program details.

Requirements

  • The TMDS curriculum is offered to five Master’s students, interested in Data Science;
  • To apply for the TMDS program, it is necessary to fill out the application form and the  declaration form.

What to expect

The program consists of 120 ECTS credits, acquired in two years. Students will spend the first and second semesters at their home university, and the third and fourth semesters at the host university. The language of instruction for the double degree is English in both institutions. Your Master’s thesis must be prepared at the partner institution and will be jointly supervised by two professors – one of the partner, and one of the home universities.

Students must respect the Study Program. Click here for the study program details.

Employment prospects

By the end of the program, you will receive a Master’s degree in Data Science from the University of Padua, and a Master’s degree in Data Science from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Newly graduated students will have a strong position to apply to high-level doctoral programs worldwide or for jobs in companies looking for a data scientist with solid international experience and a deep understanding of:

  • Data storage and processing;
  • Big data management;
  • Algorithms, databases, and data structures.