The Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI) offers professional and extracurricular courses that connect cutting-edge methods with real-world impact. Taught by Harvard faculty across disciplines, our programs help learners build practical data skills and apply them responsibly in diverse fields. Browse the offerings below to explore how you can engage with the future of data science and AI.
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Undergraduate Programs
Available Courses for Undergraduates
At Harvard College, interest in computer science and statistics has dramatically grown over the past decade. The Statistics department and the Computer Science area within the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences currently serve as the nexus of data science education at the undergraduate level.
Students seeking a technical foundation in data science may consider computer science courses and statistics courses.
Data Science Track for Government Concentrators
Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Graduate Programs
Master’s Degree Programs in Data Science
At Harvard University, data science education for graduate students is a rapidly growing field. A growing community of data scientists, research scientists, and methodologists is developing in several key academic areas on campus: Engineering/Statistics, Medicine, and Public Health.
Master of Biomedical Informatics Program
Harvard Medical School
Master of Science in Data Science
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Master of Science in Health Data Science
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
PhD Programs in Data Science
PhD in Bioinformatics and Integrative Genomics
Harvard Medical School
Secondary Field in Data Science
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences