PhD Statistics at University of Washington

Programme overview

PhD Statistics is offered by the Statistics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Statistics | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

Total credits: 90; Advanced Statistical Theory; (12 credits): STAT 581, 582, 583; Statistical Methodology; (12 credits): STAT 507, 570, 571; Statistical Consulting; (3 credits): STAT 599; Statistics Seminar; (8 credits): STAT 590; Electives; (4 course from): Courses approved by GPC; Dissertation; (27 credits): STAT 800; Additional approved coursework to reach required credit minimum; Additional Requirements; :; MS Theory Examination; Research Preliminary Examination; Teaching Requirement

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 18,045 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technolog Source

International applicants: USD 32,346 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes techn Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application.

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