Program Overview

PhD Course in Statistical Sciences

The PhD Course in Statistics aims at training specialists in the fields of data management and analysis and leads to a wide range of career opportunities, both in academic and research institutions.

Thematic Area and Duration

• Thematic area: Hard Sciences
• Duration: 3 years
• Language: English

PhD Programme Coordinator and Web Site

• PhD Programme Coordinator: Nicola Sartori
• Web site: Not specified

Academic Board

The Academic Board is responsible for assessing doctoral students for admission to the second year and assigning a supervisor to each PhD student.

Programme Description

The doctoral programme aims to train international specialists in the fields of data management and data analysis. The programme leads to a wide range of career opportunities, both at academic level and in other highly qualified research institutions.

Study Project

The study project of the doctoral course is carried out according to the following steps:

1. Start of activities: On arrival, students are informed of the regulations and the course programme for the first few months. Each student is assigned a tutor, who is available to help and guide them in their choice of research topic for the second and third year.
2. First-year programme: The basic first-year programme comprises a core of five compulsory courses covering advanced mathematics, probability theory, computer programming, statistical theory, and modelling. In addition, a number of specialised modules are offered, covering a range of more advanced topics.
3. Research programme in the second and third year: The research activity in the second and third year is the distinctive feature of the PhD programme and is aimed at achieving independent research capabilities. During the second and third years, up to 12 months may be spent at a university or other highly qualified institution abroad.

Research Areas

Broad areas of research include:

• Statistical methodology and its applications
• Statistical and econometric methods
• Social statistics
• Demography

Thesis

The result of the research must be presented as a thesis containing original scientific results relevant to the field of statistics and its applications.

Other Information

• Calls and Admissions: Not specified
• Fees, grants, and benefits: Not specified
• The International PhD guide: Not specified
• More information: Not specified
• PhD Programmes: Not specified

Educational Offer

Educational Offer is available for download.