PhD in Data Science
Fees and Financing

Program Fee

The fee for the PhD in Data Science (PhD in DS) program for the April 2025 intake is USD 24,000*.

A registration fee of USD 2,000 is required upon acceptance of the admission offer to reserve a seat in the class. The registration fee is deductible from the total program fee and is non-deferrable, non-refundable, and non-transferable.

To gain more information on the financing options available for the PhD in DS program, please email phdinds@aim.edu.

*Subject to change without prior notice

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Application Deadline for April 2025 Intake

31 March 2025

(For Non-Resident Applicants)

Payment Options

Please refer to this document for information on our payment options.

Payment in Philippine Peso (PHP) and US Dollars (USD) are accepted. Fees paid in PHP are based on the prevailing USD/PHP exchange rates. You may request for exchange rate assessment from AIM before making a payment.

Family members, within the first degree of consanguinity (parent or child) and affinity (spouse), of an alumnus or alumna from an Asian Institute of Management (AIM) degree program are entitled to a 20% savings on the total program fee.
Alumni of the School of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning (SEELL), formerly known as the School of Executive Education, will be entitled to a 10% savings on the total program fee.

Note: Offers cannot be combined and only one can be availed. We will consider whichever discount is higher. Offers are subject to change.

The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Institutional Scholarships are granted to candidates demonstrating excellence in admission test scores, academics, career accomplishments, and other competencies, alongside financial need. Preference is given to individuals embodying strong AIM values and ideals, with the potential to become brand champions both as a student and a future alum. The scholarship award can cover up to 50% of the program fee, with the possibility of full scholarships for exceptionally outstanding students.

Requirements:

1. Letter of Intent explaining why you should receive the scholarship, outlining your reasons and deserving qualities
2. Latest company-issued Certificate of Employment with compensation
3. Latest Income Tax Return
4. Copies of the most recent three months’ pay slips upon scholarship application
5. Copy of Official Transcript of Records with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

Note: if this info is not in your Transcript of Records/Marksheets, request your CGPA in a certificate format from your school’s registrar’s office.

6. Notarized Affidavit of Family Income (download template).

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Scholarship

The AIM-DOST Scholarship for the PhD in Data Science program at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) offers full funding through the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI). As part of the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP), this scholarship supports aspiring data scientists in advancing research and expertise in priority science and technology fields, empowering them to contribute to the Philippines’ innovation landscape.

Eligibility

Filipino citizen
Not older than 50 years at the time of application
With a return-of-service commitment (1 year for every year of scholarship)
Dissertation must be in the priority areas identified by DOST
PhD in Data Science must be pursued full-time (applicant should either resign or secure an approved leave for the program duration)

Grants-In-Aid

Grants-in-Aid are awarded based on merit and the applicant’s financial need. The grants-in-aid can cover up to 25% tuition reduction.

Requirements:

Latest company-issued Certificate of Employment with compensation
Latest Income Tax Return
Copies of the most recent three months’ pay slips upon scholarship application
Copy of Official Transcript of Records with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

Grant applications will only be processed once candidates are admitted to the program. AIM reserves the right not to award these scholarships if no suitable, outstanding candidates are identified.

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