Admissions

Upcoming MIDS Admissions Informational and Q&A sessions:
*A casual conversation with faculty and current students about the MIDS program.
Come with questions about admissions, curriculum, internships, living in Durham, and more!

Thursday, December 12, 2024
10:00-11:00am EST
ZOOM

We will have an additional break-out session for Quantitative Finance-interested students, launching ~10:30/45am with David Ye. Interested applicants should attend the first half of the regular information session, and will be given an opportunity to move into a break-out session.

Thursday, January 30, 2025
10:00-11:00am EST
ZOOM

Thanks for your interest in the Master in Interdisciplinary Data Science (MIDS) program at Duke University. MIDS is open to all individuals who demonstrate a passion for data analysis, a mastery of analytical reasoning, an aptitude for learning quantitative and technical skills, and compelling academic or professional achievement. We welcome applicants of any age and background, including (but not limited to) recent college graduates with quantitative majors, database engineers who have been in the IT field for years, government professionals who want to integrate data science into federal or local offices, and journalists who want to incorporate data mining into their investigative skills.

Due to our comprehensive approach, our application process requires applicants with primarily quantitative backgrounds to demonstrate their commitment to excelling in the problem-solving, communication, and team-building aspects of data science. Likewise, applicants without quantitative backgrounds are asked to demonstrate their commitment to learning quantitative concepts and skills quickly through mechanisms like online classes or recommendations from colleagues with strong quantitative track records.