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PhD Statistics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, United States

Programme overview

Research-oriented doctoral programme for students with strong mathematical backgrounds aiming at careers in academia or industry. A qualifying exam on first-year material precedes the second year, then students complete a thesis under faculty supervision.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick  |  Department: Statistics  |  Intake: Fall; deadline Jan 10, 2027 (US and non-US)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Brunswick, NJ, United States

What you will study

First-year courses in probability, mathematical statistics and applied/computational statistics; qualifying exam; PhD thesis.

Career pathways

Academia or industry research careers.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Application requirements: Transcripts from all previously attended institutions; Minimum 3 letters of recommendation; Personal Statement; Resume/CV. Test requirements: Official GRE Scores. Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.

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.

Graduate applications are made online through the Rutgers graduate application portal with a $70 nonrefundable application fee; deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/apply/apply-now

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