Overview

Key facts:

This Statistics at the University of Pennsylvania trains students for academic research careers. The foundation is a sequence of courses in probability, mathematical statistics, linear models and statistical computing. The program also encourages study in a cognate area of application.
Major areas of departmental research include: analysis of observational studies; Bayesian inference, bioinformatics; computational biology; decision theory; game theory; genomics; high dimensional inference; information theory; machine learning; model selection; nonparametric function estimation; and time series analysis.
Students typically have a strong undergraduate background in mathematics. Knowledge of linear algebra and advanced calculus is required, and experience with real analysis is helpful. Although some exposure to undergraduate probability and statistics is expected, skills in mathematics and computer science are more important.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bayesian Statistics

Probability

Stochastic Processes

Statistical Methodology

Mathematical Statistics

Advanced Topics in Mathematical Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Statistics View 75 other PhDs in Statistics in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts & Academic History

Essays

Standardized Test Scores

Application Fee

Tuition Fee

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International

38000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38000 USD per year during 60 months.
National

38000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38000 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

38000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38000 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Students admitted to the PhD program typically receive a fellowship providing tuition and a stipend for four years. The students participate in the teaching and research activities of the Statistics Department.
All admitted Wharton doctoral students receive a fellowship that covers the cost of tuition and health insurance, and provides a stipend. It is expected that a similar level of financial aid may be awarded for up to 5 years. All financial aid awards are contingent upon a student's satisfactory academic progress.

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