About Statistics (STAT) Program Info The KAUST Statistics (STAT) program plays a crucial role in tackling some of the fundamental challenges arising in modern Statistical Data Science. The interdisciplinary character of the program allows students to study and carry out research projects of global relevance and to engage in international collaborations. Nowadays, statistics crosses the borders of a vast array of disciplines offering conceptual and practical frames to design scientific investigations, to model real phenomena, predict events and quantify uncertainty out of an unprecedented amount of data made available by the
Current Students StudyInfo Placement Test To facilitate the design of an individual study plan, all admitted students to the program without an M.S. degree must take a written assessment test upon arrival at KAUST. This test covers topics students are expected to have a solid understanding of from their undergraduate education. The following overview outlines the topics covered on the test and suggests resources for review. STAT Placement Test Overview Qualifying Exam To advance to PhD candidacy, all Ph.D. students must successfully pass a qualifying exam designed to assess their knowledge within their field of study
