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University of Skövde

Skövde, SwedenReviewed 22 October 2026

Skövde's one-year Data Science master's focuses on intelligent analysis, programming and decision support.

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Skövde's one-year Data Science master's focuses on intelligent analysis, programming and decision support. It ends in a thesis and is distinct from the university's separate two-year Data Science route.

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  1. Data Science, one-year master's (DSCPA) — Skövde campus; 60 credits, full-time
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Academic eligibility

  • A bachelor's equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, including 7.5 credits of programming and 7.5 credits of mathematics or statistics.
  • Selection assesses qualifications cumulatively, including relevant courses, grades and other applicable merits.

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Language requirements

  • English 6/level 2: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, minimum component 5.5, or accepted equivalent.

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Study intakes

  • 30 August 2027–4 June 2028; Skövde campus.

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Application deadlines

  • Programme application: 15 January 2027; documents/application fee: 1 February.
  • The separate scholarship deadline is 15 February 2027.

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International tuition

  • For the 2027/28 one-year route, full tuition is SEK 155,000, with SEK 77,500 as the first instalment.
  • EU/EEA citizens are exempt under the stated rules.
  • The applicable SEK 900 application fee, accommodation, living costs and travel are additional.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Skövde Master's Scholarships offer competitive 50% tuition waivers to eligible fee-paying entrants.
  • Apply before admission results; currently enrolled master's students cannot enter this new-student round.
  • Awards initially cover one semester, with extension dependent on satisfactory results.
  • Remaining tuition and living costs need separate funding.

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What can international students study at University of Skövde?

Selected programme options include Data Science, one-year master's (DSCPA) — Skövde campus; 60 credits, full-time. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for University of Skövde?

A bachelor's equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, including 7.5 credits of programming and 7.5 credits of mathematics or statistics. Selection assesses qualifications cumulatively, including relevant courses, grades and other applicable merits. English 6/level 2: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, minimum component 5.5, or accepted equivalent.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Skövde?

For the 2027/28 one-year route, full tuition is SEK 155,000, with SEK 77,500 as the first instalment. EU/EEA citizens are exempt under the stated rules. The applicable SEK 900 application fee, accommodation, living costs and travel are additional. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for University of Skövde?

Programme application: 15 January 2027; documents/application fee: 1 February. The separate scholarship deadline is 15 February 2027. 30 August 2027–4 June 2028; Skövde campus. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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