★ 67
QS World #84
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yr
- Founded
- 1881
93 Best Data Science PhD Universities Worldwide
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
93 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
★ 66
QS World #112
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 48,500 – CAD 65,500/yr
- Founded
- 1957
★ 66
QS World #53
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- KRW 8,035,000 – KRW 10,870,000/yr
- Founded
- 1971
★ 66
QS World #45
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CNY 27,500 – CNY 37,500/yr
- Founded
- 1896
★ 66
QS World #123
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 3,500 – EUR 4,500/yr
- Founded
- 1863
★ 65
QS World #230
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- AED 47,000 – AED 63,500/yr
- Founded
- 2007
★ 65
QS World #107
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 13,500 – EUR 18,000/yr
- Founded
- 1636
★ 65
QS World #148
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- MYR 20,000 – MYR 27,000/yr
- Founded
- 1971
★ 65
QS World #120
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 450 – EUR 650/yr
- Founded
- 1810
★ 65
QS World #136
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 12,500 – EUR 17,000/yr
- Founded
- 1575
★ 65
QS World #181
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- MYR 20,000 – MYR 27,000/yr
- Founded
- 1975
★ 65
QS World #113
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yr
- Founded
- 1907
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Which are the best universities worldwide for PhD Data Science?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Institute of Science Tokyo, University of Waterloo, KAIST. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD in Data Science cost abroad?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Data Science abroad?▾
Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Data Science at PhD level abroad
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