Overview

The Master's degree in Data Science at the University of Primorska is an interdisciplinary field that leverages knowledge in three key areas to provide useful information for business, research, and policy.

Key Facts

The key areas of knowledge data science relies on are computer science, mathematics, and domain knowledge -- that is an understanding of the field the data is collected from and used in.

As the quantity and types of data collected has increased in recent years, business, researchers, and policy makers have increasing need for Data Scientists to turn data into information.

In our data science programme you will learn to gather, manage, and analyse structured and unstructured data including numbers, text, images, video, audio, etc.

The basic objectives of the study program are based on in-depth theoretical knowledge, access to domain experts in various fields, and industry internships, through which graduates will be capable of using current techniques as well as develop new methods of processing big data to “bring data to life” and “tell stories with it”.

The content of the study programme is based on the state of the art and current trends in data science and all underlying disciplines including ethical issues and regulations (e.g. GDPR) into account.

Goals

Students will gain and consolidate an in-depth knowledge of special areas in the field of mathematics, statistics and theoretical computer science, which are the basis for the ability to solve real problems in the field of big data.
Students will be trained for deep understanding of data science.
Students will develop the ability of analytical thinking, proofing and argumentation in various fields of data science.
Students will develop the ability to analyse given data and select appropriate methods/techniques for collecting data in order to obtain new results.
Students will be trained for team work.
Students will be trained for the use of modern technological tools (programming languages) in solving and presenting problems and concepts of data science.
Students will be trained for collecting and managing data based on ethical principles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Engineering and Distributed Information Systems

Data Science Ethics

Selected Topics in Discrete Mathematics

Selected Topics in Information Visualisation

Intelligent System

Databases for Big Data

Mining Massive Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-27 00:00:00

Language

Slovenian, Partially taught in English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Koper, Slovenia

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 3 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Slovenia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

completed a first-cycle study programme in any mathematical study field; or

completed a first-cycle study programme in other professional fields, provided that they have, prior to enrolment, fulfilled all study obligations that are deemed essential for the continuation of studies in the Master's study programme in Mathematics and accumulated at least 30 credits.

The applicants may fulfil these obligations during their first-cycle studies, under training programmes, or by taking examinations prior to enrolment in the study programme Mathematical Sciences.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3255 EUR / year

≈ 3255 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

At the University of Primorska, the tuition is free for: citizens of the Republic of Slovenia and citizens of the of the European Union Member States

Living costs

Koper

Slovenia

560 - 790 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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