MSc in Data and Computational Science

Name: MSc in Data and Computational Science
Price: 9439200 LKR
Availability: InStock

University College Dublin (UCD)

Duration 1 Year Full-time

Intake September 2026 Cycle

Tuition (Est.) LKR 9,439,200 Per Year

Deadline Rolling admission rounds through July 2026 (early rounds advised) Priority Date

Course Overview

University College Dublin is Ireland's largest university and a top-200 global institution, and its MSc in Data and Computational Science (run jointly by the schools of Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science) is a one-year master's that sits at the intersection of data science, machine learning, statistics, and high-performance computation. It is built for graduates from computing, mathematics, physics, engineering, or quantitative disciplines who want rigorous, technically deep data-science training.

The programme goes beyond applied analytics into the mathematical and computational foundations — statistical modelling, machine learning, optimisation, simulation, and scalable/parallel computing — finishing with a substantial research or industry-linked project. Dublin's standing as the European base for Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn, and a dense fintech and pharma-analytics cluster gives graduates an unusually direct line to data and ML roles.

For Sri Lankan graduates, Ireland is one of the strongest study-to-work destinations in Europe: an Irish master's qualifies you for the two-year Stamp 1G Third Level Graduate Scheme, and data-science and software roles are squarely on Ireland's Critical Skills Occupations List — the fastest route to an employment permit and long-term EU residence. UCD's technical depth makes the degree equally valuable for PhD study or a return to Sri Lanka's growing data and AI sector.

Entry Requirements

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Academic

check_circle A bachelor's degree at upper-second-class (2:1) honours or equivalent (GPA 3.2+) in a quantitative discipline — computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or economics with strong quantitative content.
check_circle Demonstrated programming ability (e.g. Python, R, Java, or C++) and a solid mathematics foundation, including calculus, linear algebra, and probability.
check_circle Academic transcripts, a CV, and a statement of purpose.
check_circle Two references.
check_circle Applicants from less quantitative backgrounds are assessed on the strength of their mathematics and computing coursework.

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English Proficiency

check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall with no band below 6.0.
check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
check_circle Pearson PTE Academic: 63 Overall.
check_circle Cambridge English C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency: 176 Overall.
check_circle Waiver path: the English requirement is waived where your bachelor's degree was taught and assessed entirely in English — most Sri Lankan English-medium graduates qualify on submission of a medium-of-instruction (MOI) letter.

Estimated Cost of Study

Expense Category	Amount (€)	Approx. LKR
Tuition Fee (12-month programme)	€27,360	Rs. 9,439,200
Living Expenses (12 months, Dublin)	€14,000	Rs. 4,830,000
Student Visa, Registration & Health Insurance	€700	Rs. 241,500
Books & Incidentals	€800	Rs. 276,000
Total Programme Investment	€42,860	Rs. 14,786,700

*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.

Career Outcomes & PR

UCD Data and Computational Science graduates move into data science, machine-learning engineering, quantitative analysis, and research — with employers including Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn, and Dublin's fintech, pharma, and consulting clusters. Data and software roles are on Ireland's Critical Skills list, so the two-year Stamp 1G Graduate Scheme converts smoothly into an employment permit and a path to EU long-term residence.

€55k+ Typical Starting Salary

2 Years Graduate Scheme Stay

Critical Skills Occupation