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PhD Statistics at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Statistics centres on coursework in mathematical statistics plus applied and theoretical topics, qualifying examinations, and a dissertation with defense. Students are admitted to the department rather than to a particular faculty member and typically finish in about five years.

Department: Department of Statistics  |  Duration: About five years typically  |  Intake: Autumn (spring admission no longer offered since Spring 2018)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Required and elective coursework with qualifying exams in the early years, independent study with faculty, then selection of a dissertation advisor after year two, research, dissertation and defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE General Test is listed as a test requirement. Application deadline for Autumn 2027 is Jul 27, 2027 (US and international); applicants seeking funding are encouraged to complete applications by December 15. International applicants need TOEFL iBT 100 (5.0 on the TOEFL scale launched January 2026), IELTS Academic 7 or Duolingo 130.

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.

Intake: Autumn (spring admission no longer offered since Spring 2018)

Duration: About five years typically

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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