Is it worth teaching DS at a separate faculty?

Question

IT education

I'm going to a new IT university. There is an opportunity to choose Computer Science, IT and Data Science faculties. I want to work with neurons / AI, so I'm thinking of choosing a DS faculty, but is it better to enroll in CS, and learn DS myself?
In one of his interviews with an NN proger, he said that only an idiot would spend 4 years of his life on the DS faculty, when you can learn it yourself.
What do you think?

Answer 1

In all cases, you will learn everything yourself.

Answer 2

In one of his interviews with an NN proger, he said that only an idiot would spend 4 years of his life on the DS faculty, when you can learn it yourself.
What do you think?

I think he is an idiot.

Answer 3

In universities, especially new ones, the specific program, set of subjects, teachers and access to goodies like internships are more important than the name of the faculty.

Answer 4

Difficult question, because There are many examples of qualified specialists without diplomas at all. But nowadays, it is better to have something in paper form - diplomas, certificates, etc. And you still have to study on your own and a lot ...