Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Statistics - Foundations of Probability and Statistics in Houston United States | Rice University
Rice University
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Houston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
57,210
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Statistics frequently presents multiple valid approaches for analyzing data or addressing research questions. Probability models form the foundation of numerous statistical inference techniques, requiring thorough knowledge of probability theory to select suitable models. Beyond probability modeling, theoretical statistics aims to extract maximum insights from data. Rice University researchers have advanced probability model comprehension and their use across diverse domains such as finance, population genetics, and biological systems. Their innovations also include developing statistical methods for novel, complex data types emerging in environmental engineering, biomedical studies, and related fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Prerequisites
Prospective students applying to the Ph.D. in Statistics program generally have the following mathematics background. Graduate Record Examination scores (quantitative, verbal, and analytical) GRE scores are considered optional (but recommended) for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 applicants due to COVID-19.
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts (and graduate, if applicable)
Three letters of recommendation
TOEFL scores should also be included when appropriate All documents should be uploaded online with your application. It is not necessary to mail in any paper materials. Official transcripts are required only after admission to the program. The TOEFL IBT Home. A minimum score of 90 is required.
IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required. TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work.
Prospective students applying to the Ph.D. in Statistics program generally have the following mathematics background. Graduate Record Examination scores (quantitative, verbal, and analytical) GRE scores are considered optional (but recommended) for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 applicants due to COVID-19.
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts (and graduate, if applicable)
Three letters of recommendation
TOEFL scores should also be included when appropriate All documents should be uploaded online with your application. It is not necessary to mail in any paper materials. Official transcripts are required only after admission to the program. The TOEFL IBT Home. A minimum score of 90 is required.
IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required. TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work.
Tuition
USD
57,210