The application for the Ph.D. in Data Science for Fall 2024 admission will open on Aug. 15, 2023.
Application Opens
Aug. 15, 2023
Register for an upcoming event to learn more!
Ph.D. in Data Science Program Q&A Sessions
Aug. 15, 2023 from 4-5 pm ET
Sep. 14, 2023 from 12-1 pm ET
Oct. 10, 2023 from 5-6 pm ET
Dec. 12, 2023 from 4:30-5:30 pm ET
Join us to learn more about the Ph.D. in Data Science at the University of Virginia. Hosted by Program Director Thomas Stewart, participants will learn more about the program’s curriculum, research opportunities, and what it means to get a Ph.D. in Data Science.
Ph.D. in Data Science Admissions Information Sessions
Sept. 8, 2023 from 9-9:45 am ET
Oct. 2, 2023 from 10:30-11:15 am ET
Nov. 3, 2023 from 3-3:45 pm ET
Dec. 1, 2023 from 9-9:45 am ET
Director of Admissions Sadie Royal Collins will describe the admissions process and answer questions specific to the application in this session.
Check out our events page to register for these events and others happening at the School of Data Science.
Priority Application Deadline
Jan. 8, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)
Applications received after Jan. 8 will be considered on a space-available basis with rolling decisions through the final deadline Mar. 22.
Ph.D. Interview Days
Feb. 16, 2024: Virtual
Feb. 23, 2024: In Person
The School of Data Science will invite selected candidates to Charlottesville, VA, to visit the University of Virginia and School of Data Science, connect with current and other prospective Ph.D. students, and to engage in round-robin admission interviews with Data Science faculty.
Priority Decision Released
Mar. 8, 2024 (5:00 pm ET)
Final Application Deadline
Mar. 22, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)
Final Decisions Released
April 5, 2024 (5:00 pm ET)
Deadline for Supplementary Materials*
Priority Decision: Jan. 16, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)
Regular Decision: Mar. 29, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)
* Supplementary Materials includes transcripts, TOEFL or IELTS test scores (if required), and letter(s) of recommendation. Please note that we do not accept research papers, articles, statements of purpose, GRE scores, or other supplementary items aside those required for the application.
Decision Deadline
Apr. 15, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)