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Statistics (PhD) at Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University, Canada

Programme overview

The doctor of philosophy in statistics provides in depth training in the discipline of statistics with the goal of developing research expertise. The program is designed to allow a student to specialize in a particular area of statistics.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science  |  Duration: four years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program consists of courses, a comprehensive exam, and a thesis.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar.

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

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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