About the program
The Data Science MSc at Aster Institute is a fully English-taught program designed for graduates who want to master statistical modeling, machine learning pipelines, big data technologies, and data visualization. The curriculum balances theory with hands-on projects using real-world datasets from industry partners.
Located in Warsaw, the program offers access to Aster AI Lab, Cloud Lab, and partnerships with Google, Allegro, and Santander for capstone projects.
Curriculum highlights
| Module | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Inference & Bayesian Methods | 6 | 1 |
| Machine Learning Foundations | 6 | 1 |
| Big Data Technologies (Spark, Hadoop) | 6 | 2 |
| Data Visualization & Storytelling | 4 | 2 |
| MLOps & Production ML Systems | 6 | 3 |
| Time Series & Forecasting | 5 | 3 |
| Capstone Project with Industry Partner | 10 | 4 |
| Master's Thesis | 20 | 4 |
Career outcomes
Graduates work as data scientists, ML engineers, analytics consultants, and BI architects. 94% employment rate within 6 months. Median starting salary: 14 000 PLN gross (2025 survey).
Admission
Requirements: Bachelor's degree (min. GPA 4.0/5.0), English B2 (IELTS 6.0+), basic programming skills.
Tuition (non-EU): 6 200 EUR/year · EU students: tuition-free (full-time).
Deadline: Regular round — 30 June 2026 · Apply online →