Admission requirements for Master of Science in Big Data Analytics
The following are admission requirements into this program:
Academic Entry Requirements:
- To be admitted to a Master of Science in Big Data Analytics degree at AUCA, an applicant is required to have a recognized degree in Computer Sciences, with at least a cumulative GPA of 2.4 on a 4 points scale or on 12/20 at undergraduate level offered by an accredited institution of higher learning in order to qualify for admission.
- Applicants from IT related studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Education with IT Major and Economics will be admitted upon completion of prerequisites if any.
- Applicants with foreign academic qualifications shall obtain an equivalence of their degree certificates from Rwanda High Education Council.
- An applicant can be accepted on transfer basis by transferring a maximum of 50% credits from accredited university offering MSc in Big Data Analytics, if those courses are equivalent to courses offered by AUCA.
Required documents for application:
- A well filled in application form
- Official receipt of application fee payment (Frws 50,000 for Rwandan applicants and 50 USD for international applicants)
- Certified photocopies of college or university diplomas or degree certificates
- Two recent passport-size photos
- Three letters of recommendation from referees in sealed envelopes
- Two certified copies of the official transcript from each college/ university attended (certified by the institution or Commissioner of Oath)
- Certified photocopy of secondary school certificate
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV) 9. A proof/copy of health insurance certificate
- Essay (Explaining educational goals, career objectives, work experience, awards, and/or extracurricular activities)
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NOTE: (1) An entry Visa is granted upon arrival at the Kigali International Airport for all citizens from around the world. (2) An international student will need apply for a study visa within two weeks (15 days) upon arrival. To do this, he/she will produce the following documents to the Rwanda’s Immigration Services: a Police Clearance from the home country; a valid passport, a CV and an application letter.
Done on 04 August 2022
Dr. Niyonzima Theogene Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics