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PhD in Statistics at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Statistics degree program trains students for careers pursuing research in either academia or industry. The program provides rigorous classroom training in the theory, methodology, and applications of statistics and probability. It provides the opportunity to work with faculty on advanced research topics over a wide range of theory and application areas.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Sixteen term courses (64 units) are required. These shall provide a reasonable breadth of background in probability and statistics, and mastery of the basic tools relevant to the research area selected. The following six core courses are required:

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Application information

USD 73,024 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition by enrollment (12-18 credits) for Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD & MFA students for 2026-27 ($36,512 per semester; $73,024 for the academic year), as stated on the CAS PhD & MFA cost of attendance page. Tuition only: excludes stu Source

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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