Master of Statistics and Data Science by Distance Learning
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 2,530 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning
* Belgian applicants | 01.08 EEA applicants | 01.06 non-EEA applicants
Introduction
Enrolling in the Distance Learning Program means that as a student you will take the program from a distance, i.e. from the home, workplace, or virtually any place with access to the internet.
The off-campus program is offered in parallel with the on-campus one, synchronized as far as practically feasible, and with maximal flexibility.
The content and learning outcomes within and across courses are identical.
In practice, the study load has proven to be too heavy to combine the full-time program (60 credits) with a job. Combining a part-time program of 30 credits with a (part-time) job is expected to be feasible.
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Curriculum
Assessment and Examination
One of the principles we are bearing in mind when setting up the Distance program is to keep it as close to the On-Campus program as possible, not only its content and teaching methods but also in the way of assessing students. Hence, at this stage of the implementation, examinations will be held for all students on campus.
Travel and accommodation expenses are to be fully financed by the student himself, without any exception. Some basic practical assistance (essentially, contacts of youth hostels and hotels in the neighborhood) is offered by our administrative offices.
There are in principle two options. One option is to participate in all exam sessions, after each semester (January and June), and if necessary, in the re-examination period (mid-August - first week of September). If not feasible you could opt for the possibility to take all exams in the August-September period.
This latter option, however, is not recommended, as the exam schedule will be very loaded and moreover, this option does not allow you to retake an exam within one academic year.
Students can choose between a specialization in:
- Biostatistics / ICP Biostatistics
- Bioinformatics
- Epidemiology and Public Health Methodology
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
International students can apply for a scholarship to the Master of Statistics and Data Science.
Master Mind scholarships
Master Mind scholarships for master students (for outstanding students only)
The Government of Flanders has launched this new scholarship program in 2015, Master Mind Scholarships. For the academic year 2017-2018, it awarded up to 45 scholarships to outstanding Master's students from all countries. The program aims to promote the internationalization of Flemish Higher Education.
International Course Program (ICP) – for students from developing countries
Each year, 10 exceptional students from developing countries receive a full ICP scholarship for the Master of Statistics and Data Science. The program is adapted to the specific needs and interests of statistics in developing countries.
Students and professionals from the 31 VLIR-UOS scholarship countries can apply for a scholarship to attend an ICP. The scholarships are intended for people from the South who hold a responsible position in society.
Application deadlines
- ICP Scholarship: Only for applicants that meet the criteria for VLIR UOS scholarship - February 1
- Master Mind candidates: 15 March 2022