Statistics - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Waterloo

Canada, Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,396 / per term

Next Intake September-2026

Statistics - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

About

Become a first-class independent researcher with the PhD in Statistics program. If you have completed a master’s or bachelor’s degree in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, or other quantitative disciplines, this PhD will prepare you to enter a career in academia, research or private industry.

Programs in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science will give you top-notch qualifications for positions in business, industry, government agencies, research organizations, and academia. Our graduates are in demand and enjoy high degrees of job satisfaction.

Research fields include computational statistics, finance, industrial statistics, probability, and statistical theory and methods.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A master's degree in statistics, actuarial science, or mathematics, completed or expected. Note: graduates of other quantitative and mathematically oriented programs are also encouraged to apply; this includes, but is not restricted to, graduates of commerce, economics, engineering, finance, and any of the physical sciences. The department graduate committee will determine the suitability of each student’s background for success in this program.
Students with an undergraduate degree in statistics, actuarial science, or mathematics may apply for admission directly to the PhD program. Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record, and very strong letters of recommendation.
At least an overall 78% average from a Canadian university (or its equivalent).
An interview may be required.

Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science graduate students.