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PhD Statistics at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Statistics is awarded for demonstrated scholarly attainment and the ability to do original research in statistics. Students must show knowledge of statistical theory and a broad range of modeling and computational methods.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics  |  Duration: 36 credit hours (18 with a compatible master's degree); qualifying exams normally by end of fifth semester  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Required courses include STAT 445 and 446 Theoretical Statistics, STAT 425 Data Analysis and Linear Regression Models, STAT 426 Multivariate Analysis and Data Mining, STAT 455 Linear Models, STAT 448 Bayesian Theory, STAT 495 Statistical Consulting and 545 Advanced Theory of Statistics, plus 12 credit hours of electives. Milestones are two written qualifying exams, an oral area exam and a dissertation defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Graduate Studies (graduate programmes): applicants need good academic records from fully accredited institutions. Non-native English speakers need TOEFL iBT 90 for tests before 20 January 2026 (5 band score from that date), TOEFL PBT 577, IELTS 7 or PTE Academic 61; some programmes set higher minimums. A compatible master's degree reduces the coursework requirement to 18 credit hours.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 36 credit hours (18 with a compatible master's degree); qualifying exams normally by end of fifth se

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