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What Students Say
Likes
- Hands-on learning approach – the data science program emphasizes practical experience, giving me the opportunity to apply what I learned through real world projects and labs
- Supportive faculty and resources – professors are approachable and knowledgeable, and the university of excellent academic support, career services, research opportunity, please
- Welcoming campus environment - the campus is vibrant and diverse, with a strong sense of community and plenty of student organizations and events that make it easy to connect and get involved
Dislikes
- Elaborate post availability in some semesters - occasionally certain elective forces are not for every semester, which can make planning the ideal schedule a bit challenging
- Extreme summer heat – Tucson's summer can be extremely hot, which takes some getting used to and can make out outdoor activities comfortable during peak months
- Getting an on-camping job is quite difficult for the beginners here
Colleges Where I Was Accepted
Reason for choosing my college
- I chose the University of Arizona for my master's Degree in Data Science because it offered the perfect balance of academic excellence, hands-on learning, and strong career support--exactly what i was looking for to advance my career in AI and data-driven technologies.
Colleges Where I Was Rejected
Reason for Rejection
- While I was confident in my background and application, I understand that admissions to top universities are highly competitive and influenced by a variety of factors beyond just grades or experience.
- Programs like Data Science often receive thousands of qualified applications; recommendation letters or available seats can play a huge role.
Required Exams for Admission
Required Documents For Admission
LOR |
SOP |
CV
Tips to enhance your application
- To enhance an application, admission documents should clearly highlight academic background, relevant projects, technical skills and career goals. The SOP should reflect motivation, programme fit and future vision. LOR must emphasise strengths and achievements.
- A well-structured resume with quantified results and certifications adds significant value. Personalisation and clarity across all documents are key to standing out.
Admission Experience
- I chose the University of Arizona, Tucson, for its strong academic reputation and its well-regarded Master's Degree in Data Science program. The U.S. is a global leader in technology and innovation, which made it an ideal destination to pursue advanced studies in data science.
- Among several options, UArizona stood out for its balanced curriculum that blends theoretical foundations with hands-on training, which is exactly what I was looking for.
- The program offers specialised courses that align with current industry needs, and the faculty members bring both academic depth and real-world experience. Tucson's location also appeals to me. It's a vibrant, student-friendly day with a warm climate and a diverse community.
- The University provides career support through workshops, networking events, and connections with industry partners, which has been incredibly helpful.
- My overall experience has been enriching – academically challenging, with support and opportunities to engage in extracurriculars, research, and the lively Campus life. It's been a great place to grow both personally and professionally.
Class Schedule
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- Class is typically held from Monday to Friday, but the schedule depends on the process you choose at the time of employment. Class times are provided during course selection, making it easier for me to plan to schedule. Period class sizes depend on the subject—four courses, which are mandatory, really have around 180 students, while electives usually have at least 30 students.
- In my class, about 30% of the students are Indians outside of lectures, I spent approximately three hours each day on assignments and self-study.
Faculty
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- The faculty-to-student 2–4 ratio is quite balanced. Typically, one faculty member is assigned per batch, but if the class size is large, the students are divided into multiple batches to ensure effective teaching interaction. Professors are open to questions and approachable, both during and outside of class hours.
- In my experience, Prof. Greg Chism stands out as one of the best. He taught the "data analysis and visualisation" course, and his teaching style made complex representation techniques easy to understand and remember. The clarity with which he explained concepts to me today. While faculty members may not directly offer job placement, some are open to providing guidance or references for internships and job opportunities if you actively engage with them and demonstrate interest.
Campus Life
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- The University of Arizona has two main campuses in Arizona. The primary campus is in Tucson, where most of the degree programs, including mine, are offered here. The second Campus is in Phoenix and is primarily focused on nursing and health-related programs. The Tucson Campus is well equipped with facilities such as a large library recreational center sports complex and medical services.
- The academic advisors are approachable and genuinely helpful – I have had multiple interactions with mine, and they have always been supportive and quick to resolve. Any questions I had.
- While I haven't actively participated in clubs or Campus fest, I did attend the Tucson festival of books (TFOB), one of the largest and most popular, well-organised events here. It's a major literacy festival that brings together authors, publishers, and book lovers from across the United States. Atmosphere was inspiring, with insightful panels, discussions, books, singing, and a strong sense of community around reading and storytelling.
- Although I haven't engaged much in extracurricular activities yet, the campus offers a wide variety of options, including student clubs, pet classes, culture groups, and professional organisations for those interested.
Part Time Jobs
- Students usually prefer to work at places like catering, librarian, teaching assistant or research assistant. This is usually for the on Campus job.
- On an average day, the pay is an early basis of around $14.7 for getting those part-time jobs. It's not difficult but it's quite challenging because the number of people applying for those jobs is quite large.
- Usually the process to apply is like this: you have to build your résumé for the particular job role and with that résumé, you have to go to the recruiter. the recruiter will then analyse your resume and based on your resume, he will determine whether you will work for them or not.
- Also, there is another portal like LinkedIn; it's called as handshake, where you can search for on-campus jobs as well as for an internship or a proper job. Using this application, which is offered by the college and which you can access through your college email ID, you can search for the job available, whether on campus or off campus. you can search for jobs over here and apply by giving your résumé to the recruiter. Once the resume has been reviewed, you'll get a notification, and it will mention whether you have been accepted or not.
- I have seen quite a lot of students getting TA/RA roles in the master's degree; usually there is no pay scale in a TA/RA role because the department waives their semester course fee when they have a TA/RA role for a particular subject.
- There are quite a lot of on-campus jobs available, but it's quite difficult to get them because of the competition. The hourly wage is approximately $14.7 for an on Campus job.
- For an international student during summer, students are allowed to work for around 35 to 40 hours weekly. During the rest of the time, international students are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours a week.
Placement
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- Job opportunities after completing the master's in data science at the University of Arizona are quite promising. While exact numbers can vary year to year: a significant portion of students, around 70 to 80%, secure a job within six months of graduation, especially those who actively network and utilize university resources.
Accommodation
Off Campus
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- The process for finding accommodation is that you have to search for accommodation on the university portal. On the university portal, there are two options for on-campus and off-campus accommodations; you can choose whichever feels right or is in the budget.
- I would prefer going through these accommodations which are offered by (College) itself; staying apart from it becomes challenging because the vicinity is not that safe and people might overcharge you.
- I have stayed in Midtown on 1st, which was quite budget friendly but it was unfurnished and had no utilities like Cooking station, oven, microwave or dishwasher. I have even stayed at Agave 350, which is quite the best because they even provide you gated security for you and the packages that arrive when you order from Amazon. The plus point over here was that it felt quite safe in Agave compared to Midtown. If your budget is quite good, then i would suggest Agave 350; if you have a mid-range budget, then go for Midtown on 1st.
