PhD in Statistics

The program aims to train researchers in mathematical or applied statistics for a career in academia, industry, medicine or government. It allows the student to acquire the advanced methodology used in the various fields of statistics.

Strengths:

• A dynamic research environment that includes specialists in sampling, Bayesian statistics, time series, statistical learning algorithms, multivariate analysis and computational statistics.
• Internationally renowned researchers: the University of Montreal is ranked in the top 50 universities in statistics and operational research according to the QS ranking.
• A particularly rich scientific environment with the presence of the Center for Mathematical Research, an international center of attraction in mathematical sciences which brings together several laboratories, including the Statistics Laboratory, and which offers thematic years, offers series of conferences and hosts a range considerable number of visitors and postdoctoral fellows.
• The possibility of obtaining financial support from the Department, the Université de Montréal or various provincial and federal organizations (CRSNG, FQRNT, MITACS, etc.).
• Access to specialized software like SAS, SPSS, R, Mathematica, MATLAB, etc.