- My undergraduate degree is not related to Data Science, Can I apply?
Certainly, if you have the motivation to pursue a master's degree in data science, you can apply. Data Science is an interdisciplinary field, not limited to a specific discipline. We have had students from various backgrounds in our program. The Master's program is designed for students who have some basic concepts and skills, and if you have any gaps, you can make up for them by taking courses in the Scientific Preparation program.In the Scientific Preparation program, it is determined during the interview which of the following courses, up to a maximum of six, need to be taken:
MATH 131 Calculus I / MATH 133 Elementary Mathematics
MATH 132 Calculus 2 / MATH 134 Advanced Mathematics
MATH 221 Linear Algebra
MATH 341 Probability and Statistics or equivalent
CSE 211 Data Structures
CSE 348 Database Management Systems
ES 112 Algorithms and Computer Programming or equivalent (C or Python language)
- Are the class hours flexible?
The class hours are during the day. However, some of our courses may be in the evenings or on weekends. Students who want to work and also pursue a master's degree usually get one day off per week from their workplace.
- Are all your courses in English?
Yes, all our courses are in English.
- Can I apply without an ALES score?
You can apply, but you will only be admitted to the non-thesis option.
- I started my graduate education at another university but couldn't complete it. If I am accepted to your department, can I have my courses credited?
If you have not obtained a diploma, and the courses you have taken have similar content to our curriculum, you can have your courses credited.
- Do you have a summer school?
No, the master's courses are not offered in the summer school.
- When and how are the application periods?
The application dates are determined by the Graduate School of Natural And Applied Sciences, usually in July, September, and January. You can follow these dates on the Graduate School of Natural And Applied Sciences website. For application requirements, you can check https://fbe.yeditepe.edu.tr/tr/basvuru-sureci. For the non-thesis option, there is no ALES requirement, you can apply with your diploma. The application system is at ebs.yeditepe.edu.tr. For tuition fees, you can check https://yeditepe.edu.tr/tr/aday-ogrenci/ucretler for the current fees.
- Can you compare the thesis and non-thesis options?
The curricula of these two options are different. The main difference is the number of courses taken and whether a thesis is required. The thesis option is recommended for those who want to pursue an academic or R&D career, while the non-thesis option is recommended for working students who do not have enough time for a thesis. In the non-thesis option, an experimental design project on data science is carried out, but the characteristics of innovation and scientific contribution expected from a thesis are not required.
