• SUNY Poly is a leader in innovation throughout its educational programming, from theoretical principles to practical applications.
• The university ranks among the Top 25 Performers for Social Mobility – Regional Universities North by U.S. News & World Report.
• U.S. News & World Report has also ranked SUNY Poly at #9 for Top Public Universities in the North United States.
• This partnership offers a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics program to Indian students in a hybrid format at a much lower cost. 
• The program will enable international students to access a 3-year post-study work authorization.

National, March 11, 2024: LeapScholar, part of Leap, announced its latest partnership with the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), a top STEM college and public research university in the USA. Leap is committed to bringing world-class education to Indian students at an affordable cost. In this latest collaboration as a part of Leap Advantage, LeapScholar is introducing the Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics (MS DSA) program to Indian students aspiring to earn a U.S. degree starting in a hybrid format.

SUNY Poly, New York’s premier public polytechnic, provides an innovative and affordable higher education for students interested in STEM. Through the new partnership, students can benefit from the convenience of a combination of online and in-person coursework; for the MS DSA program, some classes can be taken in India, online, and the rest on campus in Utica, New York. The hybrid format, paired with competitive scholarships, can reduce the program's total cost by up to INR 14 lakh. Additionally, this hybrid-STEM degree will qualify students for 3-year post-study work authorisation upon graduation.

‍Vaibhav Singh, Co-Founder of Leap, commented on the new partnership, “Our new partnership with SUNY Poly is one step forward in bridging the gap between Indian students and global education opportunities. In today's digital age, programs like the MS in Data Science and Analytics are incredibly valuable for students. We’re happy to bring this sought-after program to aspiring students at an affordable cost. We look forward to bringing more such opportunities.”

‍‍“Our new partnership with LeapScholar has created a new pipeline for talented and highly-skilled Indian students to earn a U.S. degree at a fraction of the cost. The MS DSA program, which will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in many professions that deal with complex data, is the perfect option for Indian students who are seeking a hybrid educational experience,” said Dr. William Thistleton, MS DSA Program Coordinator and Professor. “SUNY Poly has been teaching with the hybrid learning model for over a decade. As a Best Value School, a SUNY Poly degree is already recognized as an exceptional value. Still, our partnership with Leap creates even more opportunities for affordable access to a premier U.S. degree. The program faculty are outstanding scholars and teachers with expertise in several areas of application to prepare students for a variety of professions dealing with complex data, in particular professions that relate to the ethical collection, exploration, and preparation of multi-modal data, the design of analytics models to extract knowledge from data, and the effective communication of data analysis results to decision-making constituencies.”

The fall session for the MS in Data Science and Analytics program starts on Monday, August 26, 2024.  Applications are open now! The last date to apply for the hybrid program is July 1, 2024.For more information and to speak with a counsellor on the SUNY Poly Leap Advantage Hybrid program, visit the https://advantage.leapscholar.com/suny-poly---data-science

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‍About LeapScholar: Founded in 2019, LeapScholar is part of Leap, South Asia’s largest end-to-end study abroad platform, which also owns LeapFinance, and Yocket. LeapScholar has pioneered the ‘platform way’ of end-to-end services for students pursuing international education and careers and has a thriving community of over 2 million students. With the integration of colleges, universities, courses and programs on one platform, a student can find the most suited option with ease and make decisions based on merit, counselling and community advice. The platform also offers access to IELTS coaching programmes.
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‍About University: SUNY Poly is charting a path to become New York State’s and the nation’s premier public polytechnic. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees – via its four colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences – in engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, and the engineering technologies; professional studies, including business, communication, and nursing; and arts and sciences, including biology, game design, mathematics, and social sciences at its campus located in Utica. Established in 1966 as the Upper Division College at Herkimer/Rome/Utica, SUNY Poly today operates as an innovative academic leader and economic driver in the Mohawk Valley region and beyond. For more information, visit www.sunypoly.edu.