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What is the application deadline for the MS in Data Science at Harvard for the Fall intake?

07 Oct 2026 · Answered by Vandna Rani · 1 min read
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Harvard's MS in Data Science accepts students for the Fall intake only, and applications must be submitted by December 1st each year. You apply online through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences portal, and recommenders upload letters directly. Dates are tentative, so check the official page.

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Harvard's MS in Data Science admits for the Fall intake only, and applications must be in by December 1st each year. The whole application is online through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences portal.

Application facts

ItemDetail
IntakeFall only
DeadlineDecember 1st each year
PortalHarvard GSAS application portal, programme: Data Science (SM)
Recommendation lettersRecommenders upload directly to the portal; Interfolio is not accepted

How to apply

  • Visit the official GSAS portal and select the Data Science (SM) programme.
  • Register an account and begin your application.
  • Upload all required documents and pay the application fee.
  • Make sure letters and test scores are in before the deadline.

My Advice

Give your recommenders several weeks, because they must upload letters themselves. The dates are tentative and based on previous cycles, so confirm the current deadline on Harvard's official programme page.

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