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PhD specialising in Statistics at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The PhD specialising in Statistics is run by the Department of Statistics within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, which publishes its own postgraduate brochure with further specific detail. Admission numbers are limited collectively across all doctoral programmes in the department, and the minimum duration is 2 years full-time.

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant master's degree with a weighted average of at least 65% for all modules at master's level and an average of 65% for the research component; additional modules or an admission examination may be required.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026

Duration: 2 years, full-time

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