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Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
A master's level understanding of statistics and probability and a sound understanding of undergraduate-level real analysis are necessary for success in the doctoral program. Strong applicants with deficiencies in one of these areas will be considered for admission, and if accepted will be given the opportunity to learn the required material during their first year in the program. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is required of all applicants.
GRE: The GRE test is required for PhD applicants. Sub tests are not required. Test Scores must be submitted to the Michigan State University Graduate Admissions Office by the Educational Testing Service. The Institutional Code for MSU is 1465. No department code is necessary. ***GRE test scores are encouraged but not required for FS2022 applicants due to Covid-19.***
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation: The Department of Statistics and Probability requires THREE (3) letters of recommendation.