Master · Data Science
Data Science for Management
at University of Parma · Parma
Requirements and review notes
- EntranceOnline English test on 10 April 2026 only: 20 questions in 30 minutes on statistics, machine learning, data analysis, economic/legal/IT/marketing topics and MATLAB/Python.
- EnglishB2 English. IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 60 from 2019 onward, or other listed certificates. Certification can be supplied by the end of year one; English-issued-and-examined degree, qualifying Italian university exam or committee interview may establish proficiency under the stated conditions.
- AlsoBachelor or final-year study in one of the listed computing, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics/finance/business analytics, information-systems/data or chemistry fields. Final grade at least 75% of the maximum or GPA at least 3.0; degree required by September 2026.
- AlsoThe programme accepts suitable foreign qualifications subject to its course-specific curriculum and grade assessment. Indian degree equivalence is not automatically established by meeting a generic Bachelor label.
- AlsoPrior degree/current transcript with grades and relevant course details, accepted in English or Italian; official translations and verified copies where needed. Required language evidence follows the programme-specific exemptions and timing.
Fees, admission and verification
Fees checked 2026-10-09 · 2026/27. Published 2026/27 full-time fee envelope across the table’s merit, study-seniority and income categories, including €140 regional tax and €16 stamp. The lower end requires a qualifying contribution exemption; this is not a personal invoice or a promise of the maximum applicable to every new entrant. Official fee source
Official-source conflict. 2026-10-09 · See the academic year beside each source-linked fact. Checked fields: tuition amount, campus, duration, credits, English requirement, entry test, fee period, teaching language. The checked fields above and the application/fee details below have separate source scopes. Other requirements may still need confirmation; no offer of admission or open application window is implied. Official review source
Conflicting official sources · 2026/27 · 2026-10-09. India selected; non-EU abroad. [2026/27; India selected; non-EU abroad] The India-selected 2026/27 portal says the application period has ended. Historical first-round dates conflict: news body 15 January–6 April, headline 7 April; the later instructions print 15 April–6 April. A 4–26 June round is stated only for selected courses, whose participation is not established here. Official admission source
Application and fee details
Official sources checked 2026-10-09. Match the academic year and applicant category to your situation. A past deadline does not reopen for the next intake, and an application deadline is separate from enrolment or the start of teaching.
Admissions and eligibility
Prior qualificationSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
Bachelor or final-year study in one of the listed computing, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics/finance/business analytics, information-systems/data or chemistry fields. Final grade at least 75% of the maximum or GPA at least 3.0; degree required by September 2026.
English requirementSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
B2 English. IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 60 from 2019 onward, or other listed certificates. Certification can be supplied by the end of year one; English-issued-and-examined degree, qualifying Italian university exam or committee interview may establish proficiency under the stated conditions.
Selection and entry testSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
Online English test on 10 April 2026 only: 20 questions in 30 minutes on statistics, machine learning, data analysis, economic/legal/IT/marketing topics and MATLAB/Python.
Eligibility for Indian qualificationsConditions need checking · 2026/27
Indian qualification
The programme accepts suitable foreign qualifications subject to its course-specific curriculum and grade assessment. Indian degree equivalence is not automatically established by meeting a generic Bachelor label.
Required documentsSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
Prior degree/current transcript with grades and relevant course details, accepted in English or Italian; official translations and verified copies where needed. Required language evidence follows the programme-specific exemptions and timing.
Entrance-test datesSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
10 April 2026; no further test dates scheduled.
Enrolment documentsSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; visa applicants where applicable
Passport, visa and residence permit/receipt, official tax code; original legalized/apostilled secondary and (for Master’s) Bachelor qualifications, Italian/English translations and transcripts. DoV or CIMEA comparability is required under the university rules; ARDI is limited to eligible Lisbon-Convention qualifications. Italian-taught degrees require B2 Italian evidence.
Enrolment datesConditions need checking · 2026/27
General university rule; exact programme override applies
General completion deadline 31 October 2026. Visa holders arriving later may be considered until 31 January 2027, subject to programme approval and teaching progress; specific programme deadlines override this exception.
Application roundsConflicting official sources · 2026/27
India selected; non-EU abroad
The India-selected 2026/27 portal says the application period has ended. Historical first-round dates conflict: news body 15 January–6 April, headline 7 April; the later instructions print 15 April–6 April. A 4–26 June round is stated only for selected courses, whose participation is not established here.
Fees and funding
Application feeSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
€30 non-refundable application fee.
Additional and mandatory chargesSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
€156 fixed enrolment charge, separate from the tuition amount shown in the portal.
Fee currencySource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
EUR
Tuition amountConditions need checking · 2026/27 portal; underlying detailed fee table older
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
Portal tuition guide €0–€2,000, plus €156 fixed enrolment charge; current binding annual fee table requires confirmation. The linked detailed fee table is 2025/26, so its amount is not promoted to a confirmed 2026/27 maximum.
Fee periodSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
year
Tuition amountSource checked · 2026/27
Published full-time fee categories; Dental Hygiene non-EU-income exception where stated
EUR 156.00–2,306.00 Published 2026/27 full-time fee envelope across the table’s merit, study-seniority and income categories, including €140 regional tax and €16 stamp. The lower end requires a qualifying contribution exemption; this is not a personal invoice or a promise of the maximum applicable to every new entrant.
Additional and mandatory chargesSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
€140 regional tax and €16 virtual stamp, additional to the table’s university contribution.
Course and qualification
DurationSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
2 years
CreditsSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
120
Academic yearSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
2026/27
Teaching locationSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
Parma
Teaching languageSource checked · 2026/27
Foreign qualification; exact category specified in value
English
Still needs confirmation: application rounds; deadline time and timezone; enrolment dates; teaching start; eligibility for indian qualifications; scholarship conditions. Ask the programme’s admissions office for the current call before applying or paying.
For Indian students
What this means if you’re applying from India.
India-specific note
For 2026/27: Bachelor or final-year study in one of the listed computing, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics/finance/business analytics, information-systems/data or chemistry fields. Final grade at least 75% of the maximum or GPA at least 3.0; degree required by September 2026. Confirm that your qualification, residence and applicant category match the official rule. The source-linked details below distinguish application, enrolment and fee conditions.
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