🇮🇪Ireland · National College of Ireland
MSc in Open Data Practice
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 1 year · Intakes: September & January
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €17,000Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.0Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€17,000
৳2,429,300 BDT
Application Fee
€0
Free to apply
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Programme Link
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMSc in Open Data Practice
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus – IFSC Campus
Duration1 year
IntakesSeptember, January
DisciplineOpen Data Practice
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Requirement (Main)
- A minimum 2.2 honours degree at NFQ Level 8, or an equivalent international qualification, from a cognate or STEM background
- Applicants from selected non-cognate areas, including bioscience, social sciences, psychology and library science, may also be considered when they can demonstrate numerical and computing proficiency
Note
Meeting the published minimum does not guarantee admission. Applicants should obtain formal confirmation of their Bangladesh qualification equivalence and programme suitability before relying on eligibility.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE or other additional standardized admission test is listed. NCI may, however, assess numerical and computer proficiency by interview or written assessment.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | No band below 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.0 | No band below 4.0 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | No band below 47 |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 | No band below 95 |
Notes
- These are NCI’s direct-entry English standards for School of Computing Master’s programmes. The overall score and every band minimum must be met.
- TOEFL note: NCI uses the revised 1–6 scale for tests taken from 2026. Applicants presenting an older 0–120 result should confirm the accepted equivalent.
Waiver: Not Available
Funding
Scholarships
International Master’s offer-holders for September and January are automatically assessed for NCI’s Academic Merit Scholarship based on prior academic performance. The published award is up to €5,000, with no separate scholarship application required. Any award must be confirmed in the offer letter.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP so admission, scholarship, fee payment and visa preparation can be completed in time.
- International tuition is €17,000. Fees are revised annually, and the offer letter and invoice control the final payable amount.
- The three-semester course covers data modelling, programming, statistics, analytics, open-data workflows, governance, ethics and a final research practicum. Electives depend on availability.
- NCI follows a Bring Your Own Device policy. Students must have a suitable personal laptop for classes, assignments and project work. Check the latest specifications before purchasing.
- The programme includes academic collaboration with UPB and TU Vienna. Admission, scholarship and visa decisions remain authority-controlled.
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