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Postgraduate · Data Science & AI · 📍 Lausanne, Switzerland

MSc Data Science

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Duration
2 years Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
CHF 4,380 / year
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Course overview

EPFL's data science master's is mathematically demanding — statistics, optimisation and distributed information systems sit alongside applied machine learning rather than behind it.

A substantial industry internship is built into the programme, and Lausanne's Innovation Park hosts research teams from Logitech, Nestlé and Cisco who recruit directly from the cohort.

Key modules

  • Statistics for Data Science
  • Machine Learning
  • Distributed Information Systems
  • Optimisation for Machine Learning
  • Applied Data Analysis
  • Master's Thesis

Entry requirements

Academic

A bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering, with strong grounding in linear algebra, probability and programming.

English language

  • IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 100 overall
  • PTE Academic: 68 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route — your counsellor advises on those too.

Intakes

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

  • 🗓️ September 2026

Career prospects

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

  • Data Scientist
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Research Engineer
  • Data Engineer

Post-study work in Switzerland: 6 months. Read the Switzerland student visa guide.

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MSc Data Science: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MSc Data Science at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne?

A bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering, with strong grounding in linear algebra, probability and programming. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5; TOEFL iBT 100 overall; PTE Academic 68 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does MSc Data Science cost?

Indicative tuition is CHF 4,380 / 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 for a flat SGD 50.

When can I start MSc Data Science?

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

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees 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 SGD 50 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.