65 PhD programmes in Statistics in Europe

The Statistics (Integrated) course from Lancaster University those who have the academic potential to do a PhD in Statistics but lack the necessary statistical background to be normally considered for a PhD. 

Through the Statistics and Epidemiology course from Lancaster University CHICAS conducts research on the development of novel statistical and epidemiological methods and their applications.

Probability and Statistics degree offered by Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Mathematics research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

This Statistics and Operational Research (STOR-i) course from Lancaster University offers a ground-breaking approach to statistics and operational research, developed in conjunction with leading industrial partners. There are typically over ten fully funded places annually.

Advance your expertise in statistical theory and data science through world-class research and supervision. This PhD Statistics from University of Birmingham will give you the skills to tackle real-world challenges in data science, statistics, and interdisciplinary research, preparing you for impactful careers in academia or industry.

Our research programme in Statistics at Queen Mary University of London is at the interface between methodology and applications, because developing statistical methods which are of practical use is essential to influence the discipline of Statistics, as well as other scientific disciplines, policy makers and industry.

The Computational Statistics and Data Science - COMPASS is a 4-year PhD training programme in the statistical and computational techniques of data science, with partners from across the University of Bristol, industry and government agencies.

The Statistics course from Lancaster University aimed at those who have acquired substantial statistical knowledge and experiences and who are ready to embark an independent research project.

We offer a Social Statistics and Demography degree at the University of Southampton. Join a community of researchers tackling today’s biggest challenges, such as helping to improve maternal health in India or improving access to water. We are known for our expertise and the application of cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative methods.

The Statistics programme from Maynooth University is a research degree which usually takes four years to complete. A student must write a thesis under the direction of a member of staff containing a significant amount of original Statistics. 

The Statistics programme PhD programme from Newcastle University has a strong international reputation for making original contributions to Bayesian methodology, bioinformatics and biostatistics. We invite postgraduate research proposals in any of these three areas.

The Advanced Quantitative Methods programme from University of Bristol is designed to foster research that pushes the boundaries of quantitative methodologies in the social sciences.

Through a combination of individually tutored modules and your own research, you develop your academic and professional knowledge and acquire a range of advanced research skills. The professional doctorate programme culminates with the submission of your doctoral thesis or portfolio on a topic that advances your area of professional knowledge or practice.

The Mathematics and Statistics programme from Masaryk University aims to prepare high-quality scientific specialists in the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics at MU. 

The Applied Mathematics and Statistics programme offered by Chalmers University of Technology develops advanced research expertise in mathematical modelling, data analysis, and method development for real-world applications.

The Statistics programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in quantitative methods for analysing data and modelling uncertainty.

The Mathematical Statistics programme offered by Chalmers University of Technology develops advanced research expertise in probability theory, statistical inference, and data-driven analysis.

This four-year Genomic Medicine and Statistics DPhil programme at University of Oxford aims to train and nurture future leaders in the application of genomics to advance human health. 

The aim of doctoral education is to educate professionals in research, competent and versatile experts in various fields for the needs of society.  University of Jyväskylä offers the Mathematics and Statistics programme. 

We conduct research in data science, social statistics, time series and statistical learning, and probability and risk management in insurance and finance. Learn more at the Statistics programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.