Statistics

Data is the new oil: Statisticians and data analysts are sought-after and valued in every domain of industry, economics, finance, government, science, and in the health and social sciences.

Program’s objectives

This Master’s program trains students in statistical thinking, methods, visualization and computation, and in their application in data analysis. It is intended for students with strong mathematical and computational skills and a scientific or engineering background who want to give themselves crucial skills for sound reasoning in a data-flooded world.

The courses provide a combination of a theoretical background, experience with cutting-edge computational techniques, practical team-working and communication skills that will make graduates valued collaborators in any data-rich environment. Their imagination and personal interests will define how the skills obtained during their studies can be applied on whatever path they choose later.

Simplified study plan

Please note that the information regarding programs’ structure as well as the simplified study plans may be subject to change and that they are not legally binding. Only the official regulations and study plans are binding.

Admission criteria

This Master’s program is consecutive to a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics obtained at EPFL.

Non-EPFL degrees: Bachelor’s degrees obtained in the same fields but from another institution are eligible on the basis of an application dossier and must be accompanied by excellent academic records.
EPFL degrees: EPFL Bachelor’s degrees in Physics or another field related to mathematics are also subject to a dossier-based analysis and are eligible if they are accompanied by excellent academic records.

The acquisition of additional credits to fill any gaps may be required.

Please note that meeting all of these criteria is no guarantee of admission.

Further information about admission criteria

Teaching language

English, with a few optional courses in French.

Diploma and title obtained

Upon completion of their Master’s curricula, students obtain an EPFL Master of Science MSc in Statistics. The diploma also gives graduates the right to use the title of EPF qualified Statistician.

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