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Introduction to the Doctoral Program in Statistics

The doctoral program in statistics is designed to deepen knowledge and skills in independent scientific work in the fields of probability theory, statistics, or financial and insurance mathematics. The dissertation contains new results, which are usually published.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the doctoral program in statistics, students must have a master's degree in statistics or mathematics, or an equivalent university degree with a good or very good final grade.

Program Structure

The doctoral program typically lasts three to four years. Doctoral students can attend all events offered by the IMSV and the Programme doctoral en Statistique et Probabilites Appliquees. They are also expected to attend seminars organized by the institute and present their findings.

Research Areas

The goal of the doctoral program is to conduct research in the fields of probability theory, statistics, and financial and insurance mathematics. It is expected that the research results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at international conferences.

Curriculum

Doctoral students are not required to take courses and lectures for their degree. However, they can attend all events offered by the IMSV and the Programme doctoral en Statistique et Probabilites Appliquees.

Duration and Language

The program typically lasts three to four years, and the language of instruction is English.

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar includes semester dates, lecture periods, and semester breaks.

Application and Admission

To be admitted to the doctoral program, candidates must have a master's degree in mathematics or statistics with a good to excellent final grade. Different admission requirements apply to candidates with a Swiss or international university degree.

Financing

The financing of a project is the responsibility of the respective supervisor. For detailed information, please contact a professor or the program administration of the institute.

Graduation

Once all subject-specific graduation formalities have been completed, students can apply for the completion of their study program at the dean's office. A description of the graduation process can be found here.

Legal Basis

The legal basis for the doctoral program in statistics includes the study plan for the master's programs in statistics and data science and the doctoral program in statistics, as well as the promotion regulations of the Philosophisch-naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät der Universität Bern.

Regulations

• Studienplan für die Master-Studienprogramme Statistik und Data Science und das Doktoratsprogramm Statistik
• Anhänge zum geltenden Studienplan Statistik
• Promotionsreglement der Philosophisch-naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität Bern
• Regulations governing doctoral studies at the Faculty of Science of the University of Bern

Program Details

• Duration: 3 - 4 years
• Language of Instruction: English
• Admission Requirements: Master's degree in statistics or mathematics with a good or very good final grade
• Research Areas: Probability theory, statistics, financial and insurance mathematics
• Graduation: Completion of a dissertation and publication of research results in a peer-reviewed journal.