iPhD Statistics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Statistics research is based in the School of Mathematics & Statistics, ranked 5th in Mathematical Sciences in REF 2021, the highest of any Scottish university. Research impacts energy, environment, medicine and public health, teaching practice and public policy, and sits within the AI3 (analytics and inference innovation for impact) initiative.

Department: School of Mathematics & Statistics | Duration: 4 years full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research degrees in statistics. The four-year Integrated PhD in Mathematical Sciences includes taught Masters-level courses in the first nine months before progressing to research and a thesis examined by the end of year four.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate(s), CV, two references. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic test centre 70 overall with component minimums; other tests accepted); tests must be within 2 years 5 months of the start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK fee for 2026/27 as stated; 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; part-time is half the full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). International & EU full-time annual tuition fee; part-time is half the full-time fee; bench fees not included Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

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