Which school to study data science? TOP 15 HOTTEST schools

Data Science is a discipline that applies insights into science, processes, and algorithms, whether structured or unstructured, to apply to the actual field. Below, we will provide you with full information from the TOP universities training in data science in Vietnam.

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1.1. Hanoi University of Science and Technology

Hanoi University of Science and Technology is one of the top universities in Vietnam in terms of data science. When studying here, you will be able to study an advanced curriculum by professors, and have the opportunity to intern and work at large corporations such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft, etc.

Conditions for passing the data science major at HUST:

• Graduated from high school.

• Have a minimum grade point average of 7.0 for 3 years in grades 10, 11, 12.

• Candidates with TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent English certificates are converted to English scores of A01, D01, D07 combinations.

1.2. National Economics University (NEU)

NEU is the first university in Vietnam to train in data science in economics and business. The training program is entirely in English, based on the design of leading international schools in the US and Singapore. Combined with a team of quality lecturers, students will get the best training when studying at the university.

Conditions for passing the data science major at NEU:

• Direct admission:

  • Students participate in the International Olympiad, the national team in international science and technology competitions.

  • First, second, and third prizes when participating in national contests to select excellent students.

• Considering the results of the high school graduation exam: Admission is based on the criteria of taking scores from high to low.

1.3. University of Natural Sciences - Vietnam National University of Hanoi

The university's training program in data science is built on the strengths of 3 subjects of Mathematics - Mechanics - and Informatics. At the same time, it is referred to the design according to the data science program - Department of Statistics of Stanford University in the US.

Conditions for passing the data science major at VNU - HUS:

• Direct admission: Considered according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training and Hanoi National University.

• Considering the results of the high school graduation exam: Admission is based on the criteria of taking scores from high to low.

1.4. Hanoi University of Science and Technology

Hanoi University of Science and Technology majoring in data science has an advanced curriculum 100% in English. Therefore, in addition to being equipped with many areas of knowledge such as visualization, data mining, and programming languages... students also have more specialized knowledge of English, which facilitates their future development path after graduation.

Conditions for passing the data science major at USTH:

• Graduated from high school with a GPA of >= 6.5.

• Pass the thinking test given by the school.

• I passed the interview exam organized by the University of Science and Technology.

• Considering the results of the high school graduation exam: Admission is based on the criteria of taking scores from high to low.

1.5. Ho Chi Minh City University of Information Technology

The data science major at the University of Information Technology Ho Chi Minh City will help students have the opportunity to experience a highly applicable field of study based on 3 main sources of knowledge: mathematics, machine learning, and knowledge to serve their future jobs after graduation. This is a highly valued major, especially in the period of information revolution 4.0.

Conditions for admission to the data science major at UIT:

• Considering the results of the high school graduation exam: Admission is based on criteria from high to low, the floor score is 22 points.

• Direct admission:

  • Students participate in and win prizes in the International Olympiad and national teams.

  • First, second, and third prizes when participating in national contests to select excellent students.

• Pass the competency assessment exam at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi National University, with a minimum score of 600 points.

1.6. Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics

Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics is one of the TOP national key schools specializing in training in data science. The program will provide us with the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to become a good data scientist, know how to plan, collect data, know how to apply statistical models, and data management models to be able to solve business-related problems, etc administer...

Conditions for passing the data science major at UEH:

• Considering the results of the high school graduation exam: Admission is based on the criteria of taking scores from high to low.

• Direct admission:

  • Students participate in and win prizes in the International Olympiad and national teams.

  • First, second, and third prizes when participating in national contests to select excellent students.

• Pass the competency assessment exam at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi National University.

• Considering school records:

  • The average score of 3 semesters (2 semesters of grade 11 and semester 1 of grade 12) >= 18 points.

  • The average score of the exam subject >= 6.5.

  • Recruiting good students for 5 terms (grade 10, grade 11, and HKI grade 12) and achieving good and decent behavior.

1.7. International University - Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City International University is one of the first schools to open a data science major, in order to meet the urgent need for human resources in the current 4.0 revolution period. When participating in studying here, students will be provided with a basic knowledge base of management, data analysis, necessary soft skills, etc., to help with work after graduation.

Conditions for passing the data science major at HCMIU:

• Direct admission: According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

• Pass the competency assessment exam at the National University of Ho Chi Minh City.

• Examining school records: Students who are good at 3 years of high school and have good behavior.

• Considering the results of the high school graduation exam: Admission is based on the criteria of taking scores from high to low.

1.8. University of Natural Sciences - Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMUS)

HCMUS has been a prestigious and top-quality training institution in Vietnam for many consecutive years. The university's data science major is a combination of 2 strong faculties of the university: the Faculty of Mathematics and Information Technology and the Faculty of Information Technology.

Conditions for passing the data science major at HCMUS:

• Direct admission: According to the Ministry of Education and Training regulations.

• Pass the competency assessment exam at the National University of Ho Chi Minh City.

• Considering the results of the high school graduation exam: Admission is based on the criteria of taking scores from high to low.

1.9. Can Tho University of Engineering and Technology

Students majoring in data science at Can Tho University of Engineering and Technology will have access to how to implement and exploit data and analyze data from reality. From there, it will help people's business and production activities in the future.

Conditions for admission to the data science major at CTUT:

• Direct admission: According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

• Pass the competency assessment exam at the National University of Ho Chi Minh City, with a floor score of 600.

• Considering school records: The average score of 3 subjects according to the combination of all 3 years of high school >= 18 points.

• Considering the results of the high school graduation exam: Admission is based on the criteria of taking scores from high to low.

1.10. Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance

Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance majors in data science with a diverse learning environment, along with high practicality, helping students easily grasp the trend of their career development in the future.

Conditions for passing the data science major at UEF:

• Direct admission: According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

• Pass the competency assessment exam at the National University of Ho Chi Minh City.

• Transcripts: Based on the average score of the last 3 semesters (HK1 grade 11, HK2 grade 11, and HK1 grade 12) >= 18.

• Considering the results of the high school graduation exam: Admission is based on the criteria of taking scores from high to low.

Above are the TOP 10 universities in the country for training in data science, hope you will choose for yourself the perfect and most suitable school!

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2.1. University of California – Berkeley

The University of California – Berkeley is ranked first in the list of the world's best data science schools by US NEWS (American and World Media Report) in 2022.

The university's data science major, established in July 2019, is a major enrolled by thousands of international students. Specifically, in the past year, up to 1500 international students participated in the study, an increase of 16 times compared to 4 years ago.

Admission requirements:

• The ACT (American College Test) score is about 28 to 32 points.

• The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score is about 1300 to 1530 points.

• Graduated from high school.

• Obtain foreign language certificates such as IELTS >= 6.5, TOEFL iBT >= 80 or TOEFL PBT >= 55...

• Letters of recommendation (you can ask from the high school teacher you just attended).

• The essay introduces yourself.

2.2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the leading prestigious universities for data science in the world, renowned for its specialized scientific research.

MIT is a big data research facility, so after completing the program, you will have diverse knowledge about economics, science, data, computers, etc. making it easy for you to get a job anywhere in the globe.

Admission requirements:

• High school transcripts.

• Graduation GPA >= 4.17

• SAT score of >= 1535 points

• ACT score of >= 35 points

• Foreign language certificates:

  • IELTS: minimum 7.0

  • TOEFL: minimum 90

• Self-introduction essay

• Letters of recommendation from teachers (not required but recommended)

2.3. Stanford University - USA

Stanford University is ranked in the TOP 5 schools in the world for data science by US News. When participating in data science at Stanford, students will be instructed in methods, processes, algorithms, and scientific systems that can be structured or unstructured. If you want to consider enrolling in Stanford, you need to know that the school's tuition is quite expensive compared to other schools.

Admission requirements:

• GPA score of >= 3.75 (equivalent to 8.0 to 9.0 points in Vietnam).

• SAT score of >= 1950 points

• Foreign language certificates:

  • TOEFL: minimum 90

  • IELTS: minimum 7.0

• The essay introduces yourself.

2.4. University of Oxford – UK

The University of Oxford in the UK is one of the greatest schools in the field of data science globally. Oxford is ranked first in the Forbes World University Rankings, ranked 5th in Times Higher Education, ranked 6th according to SCImago Institutions Rankings... Therefore, Oxford is known as the most prestigious school in the world, attracting thousands of domestic and international students every year.

Admission requirements:

• Students must have an A-level grade at an almost absolute level (AAA)

• Foreign language certificate: IELTS: minimum 7.0 (where the minimum component score is 7)

• The essay introduces yourself.

2.5. University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is the dream school of millions of students worldwide, especially those who love engineering, science and computing. Not only is it renowned for its top-quality education in the UK, but it also has state-of-the-art facilities and easy job opportunities after graduation.

Admission requirements:

• Students must have an A-level grade at an almost absolute level (AAA)

• Foreign language certificate: IELTS: minimum 7.0.

• The essay introduces yourself.

• Passed the school's interview round.

The University of Cambridge is the dream school of millions of students around the world to study abroad

Hopefully, the article summarizing schools teaching data science has partly given you a glimpse of the TOP 15 most prestigious and quality universities both at home and abroad. From there, you can choose the right school for yourself and prepare enough knowledge and spirit before starting a journey to explore a new land

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