Prospective Students

Transform Your Potential with KAUST Statistics

The KAUST Statistics (STAT) program is designed to prepare students for leading positions in industry, academia, and government. The program provides a deep understanding of analytics and modeling of complex real-world problems across various fields, including science, social science, humanities, environment, healthcare, and technology.

Students benefit from superb facilities, including the latest supercomputing and visualization tools and well-equipped experimental laboratories, ensuring that resources support their research. The program's interdisciplinary nature allows for research projects of global relevance and international collaborations.

Our graduate programs emphasize a rigorous academic framework combined with practical experience. You will engage with cutting-edge research, benefit from personalized mentorship, and have access to an array of resources and opportunities that foster both professional and personal growth.

Whether you are aim to develop new statistical methodologies or apply statistical techniques to solve complex real-world problems, our programs offer the perfect foundation for your aspirations.

How to Apply

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Explore our program

Look through the Program Guide and program research areas to identify the best fit for your career goals.

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Visit Admissions Portal

Check the admissions portal to get detailed information about application requirements, openings and deadlines.

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Submit your application

Create an account on the KAUST admission portal and complete the online application form.

Program Guide

Visit the KAUST Program Guide website for detailed information about our graduate degree options. The Program Guide provides prospective and current students with comprehensive information on various aspects of the program.

Within the guide, you will find detailed information on program course and credit requirements, placement tests, Ph.D. qualifying exams, dissertation process guidance, and the academic year structure.

The KAUST Program Guide will serve as your roadmap to successfully navigate your academic journey at KAUST and make informed decisions about your studies.

View KAUST Program Guide

Explore STAT Program

Browse our faculty profiles, research groups and research areas to explore their backgrounds, research interests and significant contributions to advancing their disciplines.

Faculty Profiles

Our faculty are the cornerstone of our academic excellence, bringing diverse expertise and leadership to their fields.

Research Groups

Our faculty-led research groups foster collaboration between students and researchers, driving forward scientific and technological innovations.

Research Areas

At KAUST, our Statistics program is a dynamic hub of research excellence, pushing the boundaries of statistical theory and its application to real-world challenges.

Graduate Degrees

We offer the following full-time graduate degrees:

Master of Science (M.S.) degree

An opportunity to deepen your academic interests and gain intellectual and work-related skills ahead of a career in industry or continuing education with a M.S. degree.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree

An opportunity to prepare for research careers in academia and industry: from research labs and consulting firms to pharmaceutical companies and government agencies.

Empowering Your Future

KAUST is a vibrant, multicultural community of over 8,000 residents from more than 120 countries. With outstanding resources, state-of-the-art facilities, on-site schools, and stunning views of the Red Sea, our award-winning campus and its community members foster a thriving life/work environment.

Experience a fulfilling lifestyle that inspires and motivates.