PGDip in Data Analytics

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #113 =

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Offered by University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, PGDip in Data Analytics is a postgraduate diploma in Data Science & Analytics programme. The programme runs for 8 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.

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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Data Science & Analytics

Duration: 8 months

Delivery: On Campus

International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester

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Program details

Overview

Data Analytics is a Graduate Diploma (GDip) offered by the Department of Management Science and Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo. The program provides graduate-level training in data analytics methods and their application to engineering and business problems, combining coursework with applied analytical projects. It is delivered on campus and completed full-time over 8 months, with admission offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. Applicants typically hold a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree and submit a one-page statement of purpose addressing their academic background and future goals. The program is designed to build practical, industry-relevant data analytics skills for graduates seeking to apply quantitative and analytical methods in engineering, management, and related technical fields.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 75.00 / %

Admission Requirements: Applicants require a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree, with a minimum 75% overall standing in the last two years of study, or the equivalent for internationally educated applicants, along with a one-page statement of purpose addressing academic background and future goals. English language proficiency, where required, is TOEFL 4.5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About University of Waterloo

“Concordia cum veritate”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1957

Students: 41,000

QS rank: #113 =

Programs: 297

Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Data Analytics award?

University of Waterloo awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Data Science & Analytics on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Data Analytics take?

The programme runs for 8 months.

How much does PGDip in Data Analytics cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.

Can PGDip in Data Analytics be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Waterloo.

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