ADMISSION TO THE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN

DATA SCIENCE – FDS01Q

2023-2024 A.Y.

Please read this document carefully. Incomplete applications (lacking the requested documentation and
signatures) will not be accepted.

Course Language: English

The Master’s Degree programme in Data Science is part of the LM Data-Data Science class.
The programme’s aim is to train professionists capable of using mathematical, statistical and IT techniques
within public and private companies and administrations, including scientific and technological research
institutes.

The access to the Master's Degree programme requires passing a test and an interview, aimed at verifying specific
curricular requirements and the adequacy of personal preparation.

Curricular Requirements
In order to be eligible, it is required:
a Bachelor's Degree (or a three-year university diploma), or a Master’s Degree or a foreign academic qualification
recognised as appropriate by the University, in compliance with ministerial regulations on the subject and in
application on the bilateral agreements in force. Academic qualifications must be achieved by December 22nd
2023.
- at least 30 CFUs in the following academic disciplines:
- INF/01 (Computer Science - Informatics);
- ING-INF/05 (Information processing systems);
- From SECS-S/01 to SECS-S/06 (Statistics, Statistics for Experimental and Technological Research,
Economic Statistics, Demography, Social Statistics, Mathematical Methods of Economy, Finance and
Actuarial Sciences;
- From MAT/01 to MAT/09 (Mathematical Logic, Algebra, Geometry, Complementary Mathematics,
Mathematical Analysis, Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Mathematical Physics, Numerical
Analysis, Operational Research);
- From FIS/01 to FIS/08 (Experimental Physics, Theoretical Physics, Mathematical Models and Methods,
Physics of Matter, Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Physics of the Earth
and of the Circumterrestrial Medium, Applied Physics);
- English language proficiency at a level not lower than B2 (Common European Framework).

PLEASE NOTE: Foreign qualifications will be assessed on the basis of the documentation provided in the
online application.

Assessment of background knowledge (DM. 240/07)

Personal preparation of students meeting the curricular requirements will be assessed through an online test and
an interview.
The multiple choice test is carried out in English and is structured in two set of questions that must be answered
within 60 minutes:
- 20 questions related to basic Computer Science;
- 20 questions related to basic Statistics.

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The test final score is determined as follows:
- 1 point for each correct answer;
- - 0.25 for each wrong answer;
- 0 points for each unanswered question.

Students who achieve a final score of at least 22, scoring at least 9 points for each set of questions are admitted
to the interview.
During the interview the examination committee may recommend readings to deepen specific topics.

Test topics, didactic materials and sample questions will be available on the E-learning page of the degree
programme.

Test exemption
The assessment of the personal preparation will be made exclusively by interview for candidates:

- who achieved, or are obtaining, a Bachelor's Degree belonging to the following classes: L-31 (Computer
Science), L-8 (Information Technology Engineering), L-41 (Statistics), L-30 (Physics), L-35
(Mathematics) or a related Master’s Degree or an equivalent foreign qualification recognised as
appropriate by the University, in compliance with ministerial regulations on the subject and in application
on the bilateral agreements in force. For graduate students a grade of 90/110 or higher is required for the
test exemption, for graduating students at least a 24.5 point average is requested (weighted average of
marks obtained in examinations and their value in CFUs);
- who achieved or are obtaining a Bachelor's Degree belonging to a class other than those indicated above.
For graduate candidates at least a grade of 90/110 is required. Graduating applicants must have achieved
at least a 24.5 grade point average (weighted average of marks obtained in examinations and their value
in CFUs). Candidates must have obtained, within the total 30 CFUs in the academic disciplines
mentioned before (see the Curricular Requirements paragraph):
- at least 6 CFUs in at least one of the following academic disciplines: SECS-S/01 to SECS-S/06,
MAT/06 and MAT/09;
- at least 6 CFUs in at least one of the following academic disciplines: INF/01 or ING-INF/05.

PLEASE NOTE: The test exemption of students holding foreign qualifications will be assessed by the
examination board.

Applicants living at least 100 km away from the University of Milano-Bicocca, those who are away from home
for documented study or work activities, those who are prevented from attending the interview for documented
health reasons or foreign candidates may ask the examination committee to arrange their interview by
teleconference.

1. Deadlines and interview dates

Students who have achieved or will achieve a degree by December 22nd 2023 may apply.

Application deadlines Test dates Interview dates

(Online) (Remote or on-site interview)

From April 3rd to May 19th 2023 June 6th 2023 June 12th and 13th 2023
From May 22nd to August 31st 2023 September 14th 2023 September 20th and 21st 2023

We advise students to frequently check the mailbox (including the spam section) of the e-mail address provided
during the application process.

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Eligible applicants will be informed whether they have to take the test or are exempted.
Candidates who have successfully passed the test, or were exempted, will be contacted to attend the interview.

2. How to apply
All candidates are required to apply via the Online Registry (Segreterie OnLine), the digital platform of the
University of Milano – Bicocca:
w.si.unimib.it/Home.do;jsessionid=37226A3BEE95999EBEA995E481FC1AF9.esse3-unimib-prod-
03?cod_lingua=eng

2.1 Registration on the Online Student Registry platform (first access only)
Please follow the instructions in this link
https://s3w.si.unimib.it/AddressBook/ABStartProcessoRegAction.do;jsessionid=05410A8A1D5FFF7B2BF1B
20829BDB7BD.esse3-unimib-prod-02?cod_lingua=eng
Candidates must enter their personal information by selecting “Registration” in the Online Student Registry and
then follow the procedure.
Registration may only be performed once. Foreign candidates without a tax code can register and must select
“Foreign student without tax code”.

Once registration is completed, the user name assigned by the system and the chosen personal password will
enable the candidate to login (to recover lost passwords go to: https://self.unimib.it/landing/#/reset/request )
Please note: after authentication, candidates will receive an email confirming registration at the email address
they provided during registration. Definitive account activation may require up to 24 hours, after reception of the
email confirming registration. Please avoid a last-minute registration for the procedure here described.

2.2 Application
Candidates must login at the following website using their personal credentials: Segreteria Online.
Select in the menu “Home”, “Evaluation Test”; then choose the Master's Degree in “Data Science” from the list,
then complete the application with the required data and documents.
During registration applicants are required to upload the following documents:

1) Valid ID document (identity card or passport);

2) Digital ID photo (bitmap or jpeg format) which must have at least a resolution of 300x400 pixels;
3) Obtained academic qualifications, following the instructions below.

PLEASE NOTE: Once the application is submitted, it will not be possible to attach any other documents.
Candidates are recommended to prepare their documentation in advance.

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS (LACKING THE REQUESTED

DOCUMENTATION AND SIGNATURES) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

2.3 Entering qualifications

When filling out the application for evaluation, candidates must upload the mandatory documentation on the
“Management of qualifications and documents for evaluation” page:
a) if candidates obtained, or they are earning, a degree from the University of Milano‐Bicocca:

1. Other titles and/or statements of relevant activities, if any;

2. B2 level English certification (see section below about English certifications).
Self-certification of an academic qualification obtained at the University of Milano-Bicocca is NOT
REQUIRED to upload, its acquisition will be carried out by the University offices.

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 b) if applicants earned an Italian Degree (from other Universities):

1. Self-certification of their academic qualification, including a transcript of records with marks

and credits. If the self-certification from their university is not available the following form must
be filled out: SUBSTITUTIVE DECLARATION OF CERTIFICATION OF UNIVERSITY
ENROLMENT – GRADUATION – PASSED EXAMS - (article n. 46 of the Italian DPR 445,
28/12/2000);
(PLEASE NOTE: SELF-CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE SIGNED - CERTIFICATES
ISSUED BY OTHER ITALIAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED)
2. Other titles and/or statements of relevant activities, if any;
3. B2 level English certification (see section below about English certifications).

c) if candidates are earning an Italian Degree from other Universities:

1. Self-certification of their transcript of records with marks and credits. If the self-certification
from their university is not available the following form must be filled out: SUBSTITUTIVE
DECLARATION OF CERTIFICATION OF UNIVERSITY ENROLMENT – GRADUATION
– PASSED EXAMS - (article n. 46 of the Italian DPR 445, 28/12/2000);
(PLEASE NOTE: SELF-CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE SIGNED - CERTIFICATES
ISSUED BY OTHER ITALIAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED)
2. Other titles and/or certifications of relevant activities, if any;
3. B2 level English certification (see the section below about English certifications).

d) if candidates obtained, or will achieve, a foreign Degree:

1. High school Diploma (in the original language);

2. First level degree certification (in the original language, if the academic title is achieved);
3. Transcript of records with marks and credits (in the original language);
4. Official translation of the documents listed in previous points (1-2-3) into Italian or English if
issued in a language other than Italian, English, Spanish or French;
5. Any document held by candidates deemed useful to assess the academic eligibility for the selected
Master’s degree programme (e.g. programs of the exams, i. e. Syllabus);
6. Statement of Comparability issued by CIMEA (it can be requested here: MyDiplome)
As an alternative, (not recommended due to the variability of the information included in the
declarations of value issued by the Embassies) students may submit the Dichiarazione di Valore
in Loco (Declaration of Value), issued by the Italian Embassy/Consulate in the country where the
title was achieved.
Students with academic titles awarded in member countries of the European Higher Education
Area (EHEA) may instead attach the Diploma Supplement, if issued by the university.
7. B2 level English certification (see the section below about English language certifications).

Documents listed under points 1-2-3-4-5-7 MUST be uploaded in the Online Registry during the application
process. The requested document at point 6, if not uploaded during application, must be sent to the Welcome
Desk ([email protected]) within 45 days from the enrolment date. The Foreign Students Office will carry
out the verification of the point 6 within the following 120 days. Failure to submit such documentation will entail
the suspension of the student’s career.

PLEASE NOTE: further information regarding the required documentation for application is available here:
Pre-enrolment, language proficiency and enrolment | Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca

UE citizens may self‐certify the documents indicated at points 1 -2 -3.

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Citizens of non-EU countries legally residing in Italy may only self-certify (in Italian or English) conditions,
facts and personal qualities that can be certified or attested to by Italian public entities.

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS (LACKING THE REQUESTED

DOCUMENTATION AND SIGNATURES) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

2.4 Citizens of non-EU countries requiring VISA - Application on Universitaly portal

Citizens of non-EU countries applying for a visa to enter Italy must submit a visa application through the
ministerial website (www.universitaly.it) under the heading “International students”. Registration on the
Universitaly portal must take place BEFORE the closing date of the online application on Bicocca University
portal.

Regardless of the assessment of academic suitability of candidates for University courses, completing a
university course at the University of Milano-Bicocca is linked to the issuing of a visa by consular diplomatic
representatives and in all cases it shall be in accordance with the provisions of the ministerial note that regulates
the entry of non-EU citizens into Italy for study purposes each year.

PLEASE NOTE: information regarding the submission of the admission letter for Embassies is available here:
Pre-enrolment, language proficiency and enrolment | Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca

Students whose visa request is still pending may take online classes (if available) and access the material that
will be made available on the university’s E-learning platform, but they are not allowed to take exams.
Please note: exams will be held in presence only.

2.5 Citizens of the People's Republic of China participating in the Marco Polo Programme - Application

When filling out the application for evaluation, candidates from the People’s Republic of China partaking in
the Marco Polo Programme must upload the mandatory documentation on the “Management of qualifications
and documents for evaluation” page:

1. First level degree certification (in the original language).

2. Transcript of records with marks and credits (in the original language).
3. Any document held by candidates deemed useful to assess the qualification eligibility for the selected
Master’s degree programme (e.g. programs of the exams, i. e. Syllabus).
4. Translation of documents listed at the previous points 1 -2 -3 into Italian or into English if issued in a
language other than Italian, English, Spanish or French.
5. Dichiarazione di Valore in Loco (Declaration of Value), issued by the Italian Embassy/Consulate in the
country where the title was achieved.
6. The linguistic certification issued by the Language Centre where the applicant attended the Italian
language course. At least the B1 level must be achieved.
7. B2 level English certification (see the section below about English language certifications).
8. A copy of the passport and the student visa.
9. Pre-enrolment form filled out and stamped by the Italian Embassy.

2.6 English language proficiency

A B2 level knowledge of the English language is required for admission to the Master’s Degree programme, all
candidates must upload on the “Management of qualifications and documents for evaluation” page one of the
following alternatives:

- a certificate issued by a certifying Body recognised by our University (see the list available on the same
webpage as this notice), equivalent to level B2 (or higher levels);
- Only for students with an Italian Degree: a self-certification (using the form “Personal Sworn

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 Declaration of University enrolment, qualifications, exams”
https://www.unimib.it/sites/default/files/6._Substitutive_declaration_of_certification_Enrolment_Grad
uation_Exams_Edit.pdf regarding an exam of at least 4 CFUs passed during previous University careers
in one of the following academic disciplines: L-LIN/10, L-LIN/11, L-LIN/12;
- the Bbetween English B2 Open Badge (or higher levels) awarded by the University of Milano-Bicocca;
- a declaration of the University of origin, certifying that the attended degree programme is entirely or
almost entirely taught in the English language.

2.7 Bicocca English test

Applicants who do not possess a B2 level English language certificate may ask to take the test offered by the
University of Milano-Bicocca Language Office, by filling in and uploading the request form available on the
same webpage as this notice instead of an English certificate.
In any case the required language level must be certified by the deadline for submitting the application.

2.8 Questionnaire
At the end of the application process, candidates who have not yet earned their degree have to fill in a
Questionnaire for Admission. After that candidates may exit from the Questionnaire page and normally continue
the application procedure.
The questionnaire must be confirmed.
Once the process is completed all candidates may print the receipt of their admission applications.

3. Publication of the list of admitted candidates and enrolment deadline

The examiners' board will verify the possession of curricular requirements, according to the article 6 of
Ministerial Decree 270/04.
Eligible candidates will receive the details of the test and interview via email.
In the days following the interview, the admitted students list will be published on the webpage of the Master’s
Degree programme.

Enrolment will be possible starting from the day after the list of admitted candidates is published.
Students must enrol by October 27th 2023 following the required procedures, they will be able to take exams
only after completing enrolment.
Please note: Graduand students expecting to achieve the academic qualification by December 22nd 2023
must enrol by October 27th 2023. Their new academic career will only be effective after graduation.

- Graduand students from other Italian Universities are required to self-certify their degree after
graduation by sending the “Personal Sworn Declaration of University enrolment, qualifications, exams”
to [email protected], with an identity document scan, by January 15th 2024. The form
can be downloaded from the following page: SUBSTITUTIVE DECLARATION OF CERTIFICATION
OF UNIVERSITY ENROLMENT – GRADUATION – PASSED EXAMS - (article n. 46 of the Italian
DPR 445, 28/12/2000) (it is mandatory to fill in only the part regarding qualification details).
- Graduand students from the University of Milano-Bicocca must in any case enrol by October 27th
2023, their Master's Degree career will be automatically activated at the end of their three-year degree
programme.
- Graduand students from foreign universities must enrol no later than October 27th 2023. After
graduation, as soon as possible, they will have to send to [email protected] a copy of their
bachelor’s degree and a scanned identity document.

Students from the University of Milano-Bicocca or other Universities who will graduate between
March 1st and March 29th 2024.
These students cannot be admitted to the Master’s degree for 2023/24 academic year, but they will be allowed to

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enroll in the second term’s single courses of 2023/24 academic year for up to a maximum of 30 CFUs, paying
30.00 Euros per CFU, as established by the Board of Directors. If they enrol in the 2024/2025 Master’s degree
program these students will have the opportunity to ask for the transfer of credits obtained by passing single
courses.

The application must be presented by February 29th 2024.

The final deadline for passing the single course exams is September 30th 2024.

Information about the processing of personal data

Data will be processed in accordance with Legislative Decree no. 196 of 2003 (Personal Data Protection Code)
and its subsequent amendments and additions, as well as EU Regulation 2016/679 (General Data Protection
Regulation - GDPR). The policy is available at the following link: https://www.unimib.it/informativa-studenti.

Contacts

• Careers Office
The Careers Office provides administrative services to students relevant to admission and enrolment procedures,
graduation, certificates issue and transfer credits from other universities (foreign institutes included).

Email address: [email protected]

• Teaching Office
The Teaching office provides didactic support and information for students (class schedules, lecturers’ office
hours, exam schedules, study plan, internships).

Email address: [email protected]

• Welcome Desk

E-mail: [email protected]

Information regarding how to book appointments and the telephone help desk is available in the following
webpage: https://en.unimib.it/services/offices-and-facilities/student-services

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