Statistics [PhD/iPhD/MPhil/MSc (Research)]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
Statistics [PhD/iPhD/MPhil/MSc (Research)]
Doctoral · Sciences
About this programme
Overview The School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of the largest in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) the school was ranked 5 th in Mathematical Sciences, the highest ranking of any university in Scotland. Our research interests cover a wide range of topics, with our AI3 initiative, of analytics and inference innovation for impact, aiming to create a world-class environment for research and teaching that transforms the practice of Statistics, Data Analytics and Data Science. With regular seminars and events, we have a lively and mutually supportive research environment, which has led to the award of coveted prizes and competitive fellowships for several of our junior staff and postgraduate research students. Our main areas of research (AI3 intiative)
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £33,210 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
Entry requirements PhD programmes 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent Required documentation Applicants should submit: Transcripts/degree certificate Two references CV Integrated PhD programmes 2.1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject area English language requirements
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award 2026Partial funding