Study PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics and Applied Probability at University of California - Santa Barbara in the USA, College of Letters and Science

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics and Applied Probability

USA

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What will I learn?

he Department of Statistics and Applied Probability offers a Ph.D. program in which students develop a broad understanding of the theory and practice of probability and statistics. The Ph.D. program prepares students to conduct innovative research, beginning with a solid foundation in course work and leading towards original dissertation research. Research topics lie broadly in stochastic modelling, data science and machine learning, with diverse areas, such as financial mathematics, big data analytics, computational methods, artificial intelligence, biostatistics and probabilistic theory underpinning algorithms and applications. Interdisciplinary collaboration areas include computer science, environmental science, physics, mathematics, biological and biomedical sciences, engineering, and finance.

Which department am I in?

College of Letters and Science

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$29,118.00 per year
Book and Supplies – 1413
Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara,

Santa Barbara,

California,

93106, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission to UCSB, applicants must have received a bachelors degree or its equivalent (with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better) from an accredited university prior to the quarter for which admission is sought.

TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable).

PhD application (for Fall quarter start only): December 15 (priority funding deadline). To be considered for campus-wide fellowship competitions, applications must be submitted by December 15.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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