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PhD specialising in Mathematical Statistics at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This PhD requires a relevant master's degree with a Statistics major, a cumulative weighted average of at least 65% at master's level, and an average of 65% for the research component. A limited number of students are admitted collectively across all doctoral programmes in the Department of Statistics.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years, full-time  |  Intake: South Africa - 30/09/2026; International - 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Relevant master's degree with Statistics major; a cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for all the modules at master's level; an average of 65% for the research component completed at master's level. An admission examination may be required.

Intake: South Africa - 30/09/2026; International - 31/08/2026

Duration: 2 years, full-time

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