The Department of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics of the University of Crete, the Department of Computer Science of the University of Crete, the Institute of Applied & Computational Mathematics (IACM) of FORTH and the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) of the FORTH, invite applications for the Master’s Program "Data Analysis & Machine-Statistical Learning" for the academic year 2024-2025. 

The application deadline is June 3rd 2024. The program accepts applicants with a strong background in mathematics, computer science, engineering, statistics, and applied mathematics. Suitable candidates should hold a recent university degree in any of the above or similar disciplines.

Selection Criteria: The selection criteria are a) personal interview, b) undergraduate scores, and c) recommendation letters, awards, or any other academic achievements.

Interview process: The interview will be of short duration and will concern the candidates' goals and interests, and their performance in courses of earlier study cycles. It will also include discussion/questions concerning the program, and on the prospects after obtaining the master's degree. Interviews will be conducted at the discretion of the evaluation committee, online via the Zoom platform during the period 17-21/6/2024.

Required documents for applying: The following documents must be submitted exclusively online via the https://postgrad.cict.uoc.gr website in which applicants must create a user account, process their application and upload the supporting documents before the deadline:
   

1. Application through the website https://postgrad.cict.uoc.gr
2. List of courses attended by the applicant (Part 2 of the Application)
3. Transcript of records of undergraduate studies and, if applicable, post-graduate studies
4. Curriculum Vitae including any professional experience (if applicable)
5. A summary of your thesis/dissertation (if a thesis or dissertation has been completed), a brief statement of your scientific and professional interests, and a statement of the reasons you are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies. (Part 3 of the Application)
6. A copy of a certificate confirming good or excellent knowledge of the English language
7. At least two letters of recommendations, sent directly by email to gradsec@math.uoc.gr with subject: “Recommendation Letter for (Applicant’s Name) for DAMSL”
8. A copy of applicant’s university degree or diploma. If you do not yet have your degree or diploma, but you expect to obtain it soon, you can still apply and mention your expected graduation date in your application. In this case, you could be conditionally admitted pending submission of a copy of your degree or diploma.
9. Copies of scientific publications and awards (if applicable).
10. A photocopy of your government-issued identity card or passport.
11. A recent photograph of you (accepted only .png .jpeg file formats, 200px x 200px, max 2MB)

You can upload only .pdf files, with maximum individual size of 2MB and a maximum of 20MB for all the files.

According to the Greek law 4957/2022, holders of academic degrees awarded by foreign Higher Education Institutions do not have to apply to National Academic Recognition Information Center (DOATAP) for the recognition of their degree, as a prerequisite to continue their studies at a higher level in a Greek Higher Education Institution. The University of Crete is responsible for the academic assessment of your degree/s.

For more information about the program, please visit the program’s website https://mscs.uoc.gr/damsl/.

Call for Applications