Program Overview
The Statistics at University of Texas at Austin is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of mathematics & statistics. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Statistics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 9,547 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,996 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Austin, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Statistics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Mathematical Statistics I
- Regression Analysis
- Design and Analysis of Experiments
- Bayesian Statistical Methods
- Consulting Seminar
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission decisions will be based upon consideration of several factors including letters of recommendation, courses previously taken, G.P.A., GRE scores, and the number of places available in the program. The GMAT will not be accepted as a substitute for the GRE.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION INTO THE M.S. STATISTICS PROGRAM, AN APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
- A bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university
- Evidence of strong performance in the following courses:
- Calculus
- Calculus-based probability
- Introductory statistics (including the basics of statistical inference: sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals)
- Linear algebra
- An ideal candidate will also have had a course in mathematical statistics (at the level of a textbook such as Wackerly, Mendenhall and Scheaffer, Mathematical Statistics with Applications)
- Acceptable performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- A personal statement discussing the reasons for pursuing graduate study, academic and professional interests and goals, intellectual preparedness of the applicant to undertake graduate studies in statistics, and special circumstances in an applicant\'s background that might indicate the potential for success in a graduate statistics program
- Letters of recommendation, preferably written by those who are familiar with the applicant\'s academic qualifications
- English proficiency
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,547 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,996 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,547 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,996 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Texas at Austin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States
University of Texas at Austin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2011-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 1