Master in Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Education objectives
The popularity of data science and business analytics has grown steadily in recent years, both in industry and academia. The Master's Degree in Data Science and Analytics is aimed at people with analytical skills who want to take on the challenges of modern technology, solve new and challenging problems, who enjoy transforming data into knowledge and want to develop a career in an area with enormous growth potential and high worldwide demand.
In addition to specializations in Data Science and Business Analytics, starting in the 2026-27 academic year, the Master's program will offer two new specializations ¿ Data Engineering and Scalable Technologies and Artificial Intelligence and Computational Systems ¿ reinforcing its technological component and aligning the curriculum with current market demands.
In every academic year, the partners offer a paid internship to the 1st year students, to be undertaken during the 2nd year. 1st year students should apply to the internship(s) they are interested in. The internship will be assigned to the student gathering the best qualification in the application.
Applications
To complete the application, the applicant must register in NOVA IMS' Applications Portal, fill the form, upload their Curriculum Vitae, their Qualification Certificate, Present the goals and motivation for applying to the program and pay the application fee (euros 51), after confirming the previous steps, they must submit the application.
Applications for this program, for the 2026/2027 academic year, start on January 1st, 2026 and will continue until the vacancies are filled. For more information, visit the NOVA IMS website: https://www.novaims.unl.pt/pt/candidatos/call-for-applications/
General characterization
DGES code
MB68
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Mestrado
Access to other programs
This Master Degree gives access to a Doctoral Program.
Coordinator
Available soon
Opening date
The program will start in September 2026.
Vacancies
Total vacancies, included all specializations: 230
Fees
6.200 euros for applicants with a nationality from a European Union member country; 8.000 euros for applicants of other nationalities.
Schedule
Working hours format
Teaching language
English
Degree pre-requisites
This program lasts 4 semesters: 2 correspond to the curricular component and 2 to the development of a thesis or work project, in a total of 120 ECTS.
Conditions of admittance
The requirements for the applications are: a degree in a compatible field (complete until September 2026); be proficient in English (spoken and written). The selection process is based on the analysis of academic and professional curriculum. The members of the Admissions Jury Panel may decide to hold an interview with all or some applicants - face-to-face or videoconference.
Evaluation rules
The assessment method will be continuous assessment, i.e. through individual or group work, projects, quizzes, tests/exams, etc. At the beginning of each academic year, it is up to each teacher of each Curricular Unit (CU) to define how assessment will be carried out in their CUs, and this information is then made available via the student platform.