Msc. in Statistics for Data Science

The Master in Statistics for Data Science at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is a 1-year, 60-ECTS programme designed to train specialists in statistical modelling and data analysis for technical and research careers. The compulsory curriculum spans mathematical foundations, probability and statistical inference, regression and statistical learning, Bayesian inference, and nonparametric statistics, complemented by electives in time series, simulation, network analysis, and high-performance computing, with a 6-ECTS applied thesis. With a reported 100% employment rate among graduates and 39% international students since its 2018 launch, the programme is suited to students with backgrounds in statistics, mathematics, physics, or engineering. UC3M's competitive public university fees and Madrid location make it a strong value proposition for European students seeking rigorous quantitative training.