Virtual Open House
The UGA Statistics Department hosted, via Zoom, a "Virtual Open House on UGA Statistics Graduate Programs" on Tue. 11/30/2021 from 7:00-9:00 PM. Below is a Powerpoint presentation of important points that were presented at that meeting. For more information, write directly to the Graduate Coordinator for Admissions, Dr. Jaxk Reeves at jaxk@uga.edu
Graduate Programs
We offer two graduate programs in statistics, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and the Master of Science (MS). Master's degrees are not required for the PhD program applicants.
Departmental Minimum Requirements for Admission
There are several courses that are required for admission into a graduate program in the Department of Statistics:
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At least a brief background in Statistics; |
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Three semesters of Calculus (i.e. Differential, Integral, and Multivariate Calculus); and |
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A course in Linear Algebra |
Graduate School Minimum Requirements for Admission
The GRE requirement has been removed.
For international students who are required to submit a TOEFL score:
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Minimum TOEFL pBT: |
Score of 530 |
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Minimum TOEFL cBT: |
Score of 213 |
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Minimum TOEFL iBT: |
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Note: An international student may waive the TOEFL if s/he is from an English speaking country, or if s/he has a degree from an institution of higher learning in an English-speaking country. Please contact gradadm@uga.edu for TOEFL waiver.
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Minimum IELTS Score |
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Details of Application
- A non-refundable fee of $75 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants must be paid upon submission of your application.
- You must submit the names and e-mail addresses of 3 people who will write your letters of recommendation. The Graduate School will solicit online letters from these people.
- You must upload the copy of your transcript from each college or university you have attended. If you are admitted, you will be asked to send the official copy to the Graduate School.
- You must have official TOEFL (or IELTS) scores sent to the Graduate School.
- You must submit your resume and statement of purpose.
Deadlines
For applicants seeking financial support:
(Fall semesters only)
- January 1st
For applicants not seeking financial support:
Fall (August)
- International: 15 April
- Domestic: 1 July
Spring (January)
- International: 15 October
- Domestic: 15 November
Summer (June)
- International: 15 February
- Domestic: 1 May
Note: In general, new students are eligible to recieve financial support only if they start in Fall. Applicants for other semesters or who apply late for Fall will be added to a waiting list only if the applicant enrolls in the program.
Departmental Evaluation of Applications
All applications are evaluated by a committee of faculty members within the Department of Statistics. Among the factors that receive a high priority are:
- The applicant's performance in mathematical and statistical coursework; and
- What the letters of recommendation indicate about the applicant's ability to pursue graduate study in a mathematical science
