MS Statistics at University of California, Irvine

Programme overview

Research in statistics can range from mathematical studies of the theoretical underpinnings of a statistical model or method to the development of novel statistical models and methods and a thorough study of their properties. Frequently, statistics research is motivated and informed by collaborations with experts in a particular substantive field. Their scientific studies and data collection efforts may yield complex data that cannot be adequately handled using standard statistical methodology.

Faculty: Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Irvine, CA, United States

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Entry requirements

Students who are currently enrolled in a doctoral program at UCI and wish to pursue an M.S. in Statistics at the same time may apply for admission to the M.S. in Statistics program. Admission to the M.S. in Statistics for current Ph.D. students in other departments will only be offered to students who are currently enrolled in a doctoral program at UCI and in a school that has a signed and approved Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Department of Statistics. Applicants are required to enroll in STATS 200A and/or STATS 210 during the fall quarter, and STATS 200B and/or STATS 211 or STATS 210B during the winter quarter. Before the end of the fifth week of the winter quarter of their first year, interested students are required to submit an application to the M.S. in Statistics.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition (resident rate) from the standard Graduate/Credential Student Fees schedule for state-supported graduate degree programmes; the page does not list programmes by name, so this is the standard graduate band. Tuition line only; excludes Stud Source

Graduate applications are submitted online through the UCI graduate application portal; the non-refundable application fee is $135 for U.S. citizens and lawful U.S. permanent residents and $155 for all other applicants. Deadlines are set by each programme. GRE is required by some programmes only; TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency is required of graduate applicants unless waived.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uci.edu/admissions/

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