Established in 2013, the NYU Center for Data Science (CDS) is at the forefront of data science education and research. As the home of the world’s first data science MS program, CDS equips students and researchers with the tools to harness the power of Big Data.

The Center for Data Science (CDS) is New York University’s focal point for university-wide efforts in Data Science. The Center was established in 2013 to advance NYU’s goal of creating a world-leading training and research facility serving researchers, industry professionals, and students at the forefront of Data Science.

Explore NYU's Master’s in Data Science: a 36-credit program with industry-focused tracks & scholarships. Develop advanced skills for a career in data science.

Explore NYU's masters in data science curriculum with core courses, capstone projects, and electives for real-world data science challenges.

Discover how CDS at NYU advances data science research through interdisciplinary innovation in machine learning, NLP, and AI.

Meet NYU Center for Data Science (CDS) Joint Faculty members. Discover the diverse expertise driving our research and education initiatives.

The CDS PhD program rigorously trains future data scientists to: Develop methodologies and use statistical tools to answer cross-disciplinary questions; Clearly communicate to extract precise questions from big, heterogeneous, uncertain data; Translate research insights into practical applications across sciences, medicine, industry, and government

Explore NYU's data science programs: MS, PhD, and non-degree options. Find application deadlines, program details, and start your career in data science.

Find answers to common questions about the master's in data science requirements at NYU. Get details on admissions, prerequisites, and more on our FAQ page.

Discover CURP, a data science summer program at NYU, offering undergraduates hands-on research experience with expert faculty to advance their skills.