Big Data and Machine Learning
Outcome (diploma or credits): Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Informatics
Duration: 2 years
Language: English
Application Deadline: 04 August 2024
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, information technology with excellent/good grades; CV & motivation letter; upper-intermediate level of English
Tuition Fee: 569,000 rubles per year
Discover more at the program's website!
Program description
If you want to understand artificial intelligence approaches at the system level, learn how to develop and apply big data and machine learning technologies to solve various practical problems, gain in-depth knowledge and skills in working with big data and developing data mining methods, then the international program Big Data and Machine Learning is for you! Here, you will solve applied problems of processing and visualizing big data; master the methods of formalization, structuring, interpretation, and assimilation of knowledge for various tasks; will be able to develop and implement effective algorithms for multivariate analysis of complex data, and also solve actual tasks related to the principles of construction and the basics of organizing the development of modern software solutions for processing big data. During the training, you will not only gain theoretical knowledge, but also immerse yourself in research and design work with industrial partners. The work is carried out both on academic tasks, with the possibility of subsequent presentation of the results at international conferences, and on industrial tasks of R&D departments of leading world and Russian companies. The program has received an independent professional and public accreditation of the Alliance in the field of artificial intelligence.
Career prospects
Graduates will be able to work as research engineers, data analysis specialists, analysts and software developers at large research centers and innovative startups, as well as as researchers at leading international and Russian universities. The program is designed to train data scientists, AI architects and AI analysts (TADS), PM AI. Our graduates work at University Scientific AI Labs, as well as innovative startup projects processing high-tech solutions in the field of AI.
FAQ
To enter the program applicants need to:
– send a portfolio to the international department with their relevant professional (and academic) CV, transcript of records for their Bachelor's degree, and a proof of their English language proficiency;
– pass one of the entrance trials (get a pass mark at the exam): an online theoretical exam on mathematics & programming / Portfolio contest for international applicants / OpenDoors Olympiad for international applicants.
We don't have our own scholarship funding within the program, but you can apply through the Russian government international scholarship website and choose our program in your application.
You will be studying with Russian-speaking students, as well as international students form all over the world.
Yes, 100% of courses offered at the program are taught in English.
The program is taught by the staff of the National Center for Cognitive Research. At the beginning of your studies, you will get the chance to meet the staff of all our labs and choose the research topic you are interested in. You can also offer your own topic.
Sure, the most convenient option would be to intern at one of our scientific labs where you will also have a chance to work on your Master's thesis.
Contacts
- Program coordinator: Ms. Alexandra Karabintseva, aakarabintseva@itmo.ru, +7 (921) 914-59-46