Máster Universitario en Ciencia de Datos Aplicada a las Ciencias Sociales (Data Science for the Social Sciences)

Máster Universitario en Ciencia de Datos Aplicada a las Ciencias Sociales (Data Science for the Social Sciences) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. It takes 1 year (60 ECTS), hybrid; joint with the University of Granada, with intakes in Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply through USAL's master's pre-enrolment portal.

University of Salamanca is a public institution, ranked =560 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €1,572 a year, about ₹1.7 lakh.

2025–26 public price: €26.20 per ECTS credit × 60 credits. USAL says 2026–27 prices are pending; the price list shows no separate non-EU price.

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Spain as a whole: €9,000–14,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Data scientist
• Data analyst
• Statistician
• Machine learning engineer
• Database administrator
• Operational researcher

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Amazon
• Google
• Microsoft
• Meta
• Spotify
• Uber
• Booking.com
• JPMorgan Chase
• Mastercard
• Accenture

General entry requirements at University of Salamanca for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A completed bachelor's degree. USAL has a separate page for applicants with foreign university degrees, and each master's lists its accepted backgrounds.
• Apply through USAL's master's pre-enrolment portal within the published period.
• Many technical master's ask non-native speakers for Spanish at B2 or C1, and some also ask for English at B1 or B2.
• On enrolment you pay administrative fees and 20% of the academic price first, with the rest due later.

For this course: Taught in Spanish; Spanish B2 is required of non-native speakers.

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This course starts in: Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply through USAL's master's pre-enrolment portal.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Spain, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts, legalised (Hague Apostille for India) and translated into Spanish where required
• Spanish language certificate (B2 or C1 as the programme states)
• English certificate where the programme asks for one
• CV and any documents listed in the programme's selection criteria
• Proof of funds and health insurance for the student visa

The University of Salamanca, founded in 1218, is one of the oldest universities in Europe and is often described as Spain's first higher education institution. It has about 30,000 students across 27 faculties and schools.

Its master's catalogue is broad in law, social sciences and area studies, such as Latin American and East Asian studies, and it also runs master's in computing, cyber security, AI, engineering and data science. Its Cursos Internacionales arm offers Spanish-language study for international visitors.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Spain

• University Master's Degree in Computer VisionAutonomous University of Barcelona1 year (60 ECTS), School of Engineering; joint with UB, UOC, UPC and UPF · €4,500 / year
• University Master's Degree in Modelling for Science and EngineeringAutonomous University of Barcelona1 year (60 ECTS), Faculty of Science; 40 places · €3,960 / year
• Master's in Data ScienceUniversidad Autónoma de Madrid1 year (60 ECTS) · €5,044 / year
• Master's Degree in Big DataComillas Pontifical University1 year (60 ECTS) · €15,914 / year
• Master's Degree in Artificial IntelligenceComillas Pontifical University1.5 years (90 ECTS) · €18,274 / year
• Master's Degree in Applied Artificial IntelligenceComillas Pontifical University1 year (60 ECTS) full time, or 2 years part time · €15,914 / year

More courses at University of Salamanca

• Máster Universitario en Ciberseguridad (Cyber Security)1 year (60 ECTS), hybrid · €1,572 / year
• Máster Universitario en Sistemas Inteligentes (Intelligent Systems)1 year (60 ECTS), on campus · €1,572 / year
• Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Informática (Computer Engineering)1.5 years (90 ECTS), hybrid with Friday and Saturday sessions · €1,572 / year
• Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Mecatrónica (Mechatronics Engineering)1 year (60 ECTS), on campus · €1,572 / year
• Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Industrial (Industrial Engineering)1.5 years (90 ECTS, three semesters), on campus · €980 / year
• Máster Universitario en Investigación en Administración y Economía de la Empresa (Research in Business Administration)1 year (60 ECTS), on campus; joint with Valladolid, León and Burgos · €1,572 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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2. University of Salamanca: master's catalogue (opens in a new tab)
3. USAL: master's prices page (opens in a new tab)
4. USAL: master's public prices list (opens in a new tab)
5. USAL: Máster en Ciberseguridad (opens in a new tab)