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BS Data Science

Purdue University

Duration
4 years Full-time
Next intake
August 2026
Indicative annual fee
$31,000 / year
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Course overview

Purdue's data science degree is taught jointly by the computer science and statistics departments, so students get both the engineering and the inferential side rather than a shallow pass over each.

A required corporate partners project puts teams on real industry problems in the final year, and the degree is STEM-designated for the 36-month OPT extension.

Key modules

  • Programming for Data Science
  • Statistical Theory
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Databases and Data Engineering
  • Ethics in Data Science
  • Corporate Partners Project

Entry requirements

Academic

A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications with strong mathematics; SAT or ACT scores are optional.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 88 overall
  • Duolingo English Test: 115 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ August 2026
  • 🗓️ January 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in the United States.

  • Data Scientist
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Quantitative Researcher
  • Analytics Engineer

Post-study work in the United States: 12 months OPT (36 for STEM). Read the United States student visa guide.

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BS Data Science: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for BS Data Science at Purdue University?

A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications with strong mathematics; SAT or ACT scores are optional. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 88 overall; Duolingo English Test 115 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does BS Data Science cost?

Indicative tuition is $31,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start BS Data Science?

This course has intakes in August 2026, January 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.