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2022年10月11日

Why should I apply to Columbia Statistics? 

• Our students receive very solid training in all aspects of modern statistics. See Graduate Student Handbook for more information.
• Our students receive Fellowship and full financial support for the entire duration of their PhD. See more details here.
• Our students receive job offers from top academic and non-academic institutions.
• Our students can work with world-class faculty members from Statistics Department or the Data Science Institute.
• Our students have access to high-speed computer clusters for their ambitious, computationally demanding research.
• Our students benefit from a wide range of seminars, workshops, and Boot Camps organized by our department and the data science institute.

How can I apply to the Columbia Statistics PhD program? 

• Requirements
  • Suggested Prerequisites: A student admitted to the Ph.D. program normally has a background in linear algebra and real analysis, and has taken a few courses in statistics, probability, and programming. Students who are quantitatively trained or have substantial background/experience in other scientific disciplines are also encouraged to apply for admission.
  • GRE requirement: Waived for Fall 2022.
  • Language requirement: The English Proficiency Test requirement (TOEFL) is a Provost’s requirement that cannot be waived.
  • The Columbia GSAS minimum requirements for TOEFL and IELTS are: 100 (IBT), 600 (PBT) TOEFL, or 7.5 IELTS. To see if this requirement can be waived for you, please check the frequently asked questions below.
• Deadline: Jan. 5, 2023.
• Application process: The application is fully online.
• Timeline: P.h.D. students begin the program in September only.  Admissions decisions are made in mid-March of each year for the Fall semester.