The application deadline for Fall 2025 admission has passed. Fall 2026 application dates and information sessions will be posted by July 1, 2025.
The following deadlines are for Fall 2025 admission.
Application Opens
Aug. 15, 2024
Ph.D. in Data Science Open Houses
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, from 9-10:30 a.m. ET via Zoom
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, from 4:30-6 p.m. ET via Zoom
Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at 11 a.m. ET —
Join us to learn more about the Ph.D. in Data Science at the University of Virginia. Hosted by Program Director Thomas Stewart, participants will learn more about the program’s curriculum and research opportunities with faculty, as well as connect with current Ph.D. in Data Science students and discover what it means to get a Ph.D. in Data Science.
Check out our events page to register for these events and others happening at the School of Data Science.
Application Deadline
Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 (11:59 pm ET)
Applicants have a one-week grace period to submit Supplementary Materials following this deadline to be considered. Supplementary Materials includes transcripts, TOEFL or IELTS test scores (if required), and letter(s) of recommendation. Please note that we do not accept research papers, articles, statements of purpose, GRE scores, or other supplementary items aside those required for the application.
Ph.D. Interview Days
The School of Data Science will invite selected candidates to connect with current and other prospective Ph.D. students, and to engage in round-robin admission interviews with Data Science faculty.
Feb. 14, 2025: Virtual
Feb. 20-21, 2025: In Person
Decisions Released
March 7, 2025 (5 p.m. ET)
Response to Offer Deadline
April 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET)