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MSc in Mathematics and Data Science

In progress

MSc studies in Mathematics and Data Science at the University of Latvia, in progress since September 2026. Current study areas include modern statistics, data science, nonlinear optimization, mathematical methods with Python, R and MATLAB, and mathematical foundations. The admission competition score was 916/1000.

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Overview

Current study areas include modern statistics and data science, nonlinear optimization, mathematical methods with Python, R and MATLAB, and mathematical foundation work. The 916/1000 figure is an admission competition score, not a programme grade.

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Programme facts

Institution
University of Latvia
Programme
Mathematics and Data Science
Programme type
Academic Master’s Programme
Duration
2 years
Semesters
4
Credits
120 ECTS
Language
English
Period
September 2026 — present
Degree
Master of Natural Sciences in Mathematics
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Admission result

916/1000
Admission competition score for the Master's programme in Mathematics and Data Science

This is an admission competition score, not a programme grade.

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Data Science specialisation

The academic Master's programme is developing mathematical, statistical and computational methods for data analysis. Current study areas include modern statistics and data science, nonlinear optimization, mathematical methods with Python, R and MATLAB, and mathematical foundation and bridging work.

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Current study areas

  1. Modern Statistics and Data Science
  2. Nonlinear Optimization
  3. Mathematical Methods with Python, R and MATLAB
  4. Mathematical foundations and bridging studies
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Programme focus

  • Modern statistics and data science
  • Nonlinear optimization
  • Mathematical and computational methods
  • Mathematical foundations
  • Programming with Python, R and MATLAB
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Developing skills

  • Mathematics
  • Data science
  • Statistics
  • Mathematical modelling
  • Python, R and MATLAB
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Links to work and other programmes

Finance Management provides financial problems and practical context. Mathematics and Data Science adds mathematical, statistical and computational methods. Financial Economics keeps the studies connected to economics and finance.

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Official programme information