MS Statistics at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The MS in Statistics is a coursework-only master's degree offered by the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. It requires a minimum of 32 semester hours and a master's examination in Statistics.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science | Duration: Minimum 32 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses are STAT 401 Introduction to Probability, STAT 411 Statistical Theory, STAT 481 Applied Statistical Methods II and two 500-level STAT courses (8 hours). At least 24 hours must be MSCS courses, including 12 hours at the 500 level; remaining hours are chosen with an adviser.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need a mathematics or related baccalaureate field with calculus, multivariate calculus, linear algebra and a probability or statistics course (STAT 381 or equivalent). Minimum GPA 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours of undergraduate study and a 3.00 average in all mathematics courses beyond calculus. GRE not required (scores may be submitted). Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant's academic work and a personal statement are required. International applicants: TOEFL iBT (taken on or after January 21, 2026) section minimums Reading 5, Listening 4, Speaking 4, Writing 4.5; TOEFL iBT taken before that date 100 total (Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 21); IELTS Academic 7.0 in each section; PTE Academic 68 overall with 66 in each section.

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 and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both. Applications are made through the UIC graduate application or a centralized application service for some professional programmes.

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

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