Overview
Potential students of the Statistics programme from Maynooth University should look at the list of proposed research projects and the list of academic staff; the latter list includes links to pages that detail the areas of expertise of each staff member. Collaborations with outside parties have involved work in Chemistry, Medicine, Archaeology, Banking, Computer-Aided Design, and other areas.
Career Options
PhD is the main entry degree for careers in research and third level teaching. However, many MSc and PhD graduates take up employment in areas such as Industry, Commerce, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Software Development, Process Engineering or Education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Tutors and Demonstrators
- Research Funding Application
- Algebraic Topology
- Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching and Learning: Tutors and Demonstrators
- Topics in Real Analysis
- Topics in Complex Analysis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a 2:1 Honours Degree in Statistics. A First Class degree is highly desirable. Before a student can be accepted into the programme, they must find a member of staff who is willing to act as their supervisor. For a PhD degree, a good MSc degree is often desirable.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 24,439 AUD / year (≈ 15,000 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA: 10,590 AUD / year (≈ 6,500 EUR / year)
Living costs
Maynooth, Ireland: 1,059-1,629 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Statistics.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- Ukrainian Researchers Scheme – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- ACES Scholarships – Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Merit-based, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) – Grant, 1550 EUR, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Merit-based, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Merit-based, 5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Merit-based, 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Merit-based, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Government Of Ireland Scholarships – Grant, 10000 EUR, Deadline 12 Mar 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Need-based, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation – Need-based, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027