Data Science in Madrid

Unique Study Opportunities

• Gain the foundations of data science and programming with Madrid as your backdrop.
• Develop in-demand tools and skills in computing.
• Apply computational and inferential thinking to address real-world problems.

Language

Language Study: None

Courses and Credit

Requirements While Abroad

To successfully complete this program:

• Take two courses for a total of 9.0-10.5 quarter units/6.0-7.0 semester UC units.
• The data science courses must be taken for a letter grade. The Humanities course may be taken for a letter grade or pass/no pass. 

Current Program Courses

Choose two courses:

• Foundations of Data Science (6.0 quarter/4.0 semester UC units, lower division)
  This course offers an introduction to the principles and foundations of data science. Students gain in-depth knowledge of concepts and skills in computer programming and statistical inference. The course includes lectures and weekly programming-based lab assignments. It is designed for students who have not previously taken statistics or computer science courses. Letter grade only.
• Computational Structures in Data Science (4.5 quarter/3.0 semester UC units, lower division)
  This course offers a rigorous introduction to programming, abstraction, and the structure of programs. It primarily uses the Python 3 language and includes functional programming and object-oriented programming. Letter grade only.
• History and Culture of Spain (4.5 quarter/3.0 semester UC units, lower division) 
  This Humanities course focuses on the history and culture of Spain. This course may be taken for a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Foundations of Data Science and Computational Structures in Data Science are designed to closely align with similar foundational data science courses taught at UCB, UCSB, and UCSD. Final course equivalencies are determined by your UC campus. Consult with your UC Academic or Major/Minor Advisor with any questions about the course equivalency process. 

Additional or optional coursework, internships, and research for academic credit are not possible on this program.

Catalogs and Resources

• UCEAP Course Catalog: See a list of courses UC students have taken on this program.
• Campus Credit Abroad: Learn the types of credit (major, minor, general education, elective) students from your campus received at this location. There are currently no listings for this program in the database.

Academic Culture

Carlos III University of Madrid is among the top 200 young universities in the world. The university emphasizes sharing varying perspectives and collaborating to achieve common goals. You will take courses alongside other UC students in relatively small classes.

The intensity of this program requires active participation to maintain the pace. To avoid falling behind and to succeed up to the final weeks of the program, attend all classes and complete all assignments. 

Prior to the start of the program, accepted students will receive detailed instructions from the Academic Specialist regarding the course registration process.

Grades

You will earn direct UC credit and grades for all coursework. While UC3M may offer a suggested grade conversion scale, UCEAP uses its own conversion scales approved by UC faculty who are familiar with the Spanish and US academic systems. 

Grades for this program are usually available in October. They may not arrive in time to accommodate the summer degree verification deadline.