Our mission is to advance relevant knowledge and develop employable, innovative and diverse graduates to co-create value for society. This Mathematical Statistics programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
- Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
- A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 83
Other requirements
General requirements
- Relevant master’s degree with Statistics major
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for all modules at master’s level
- An average of 65% for the research component completed at master's level
- An admission examination may be required
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 2,283 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 2,283 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)
Additional Details: Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,725
Living costs
Pretoria, South Africa: 741-889 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
