What are the application deadlines?

PhD Priority Funding (Fall quarter only): December 15

PhD Final Deadline (Fall quarter only): February 1

MA Fall Deadline: February 15

MA Winter Deadline: October 18*

MA Spring Deadline: January 10*

*Please apply for Fall 2023 quarter of admission. Applications for Winter and Spring quarters are considered only in special circumstances. In these cases, applicants should contact the Graduate Admissions Committee Chair.

Am I eligible for financial support or TAships?

The department offers financial support packages to a small number of the best applicants interested in working towards a PhD degree. These packages may include fellowships, grants, and/or teaching assistantships. Applications need to be received by December 15 to have priority funding consideration. PhD applicants who apply by February 15 will be considered for TAship only.

Do I have to pay the application fee?

Yes. For more information, see here.

What happens if I don’t pay the application fee?

Your application will not be considered complete until the application fee is paid, therefore the department will not be able to consider you for admission.

What is the UCSB institution code used to send my GRE and TOEFL scores?

The Institution Code is 4835. A department code is not required.

Are GRE required?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will NOT require a GRE for applicants applying to the MA or PhD program in the Fall of 2022 (i.e. applying to be part of the entering class of Fall 2023).

Is there a minimum score for the TOEFL?

Yes. They are as follows;
Internet-based test: 80
Paper-based test: 550

Will my TOEFL scores expire?

Yes, the Graduate Division does not accept TOEFL scores that are more than 2 years old at the time of application. After 2 years you must retake the test.

Who needs to take the TOEFL?

Anyone whose native language is not English is required to take the TOEFL. Exceptions will be made for students who have completed a degree at a U.S. institution. Proof must be provided by sending the final/official transcripts associated with the degree. The transcripts must indicate that the coursework and degree program has been/will be completed at the previous institution prior to starting in our program.

Can I take the IELTS instead of the TOEFL?

Yes. The minimum score for the IELTS is an overall band score of 7 or higher.

When will I be notified of my application status?

You can log on to your online application and check your application status. The department will update it when your additional materials, such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and your statement of purpose are received. Final admissions decisions will be made in April. You will receive an email from the Graduate Division indicating whether you have been admitted or denied.

What classes are prerequisites for admission?

All students admitted should have a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in mathematics, statistics or a related field with significant quantitative components. Coursework required for entering the graduate program includes a year-long introduction to probability and statistics using calculus. The statistical theory course should include estimation, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression, and ANOVA concepts. A linear algebra course that teaches vector spaces, bases, and eigenvalues is also required.

Are there deferrals?

Not usually. Deferrals are available only if a student has a medical or family emergency, and is subject to the approval of the Graduate Dean. Please contact the Graduate Program Assistant for more information.

If you do not want to begin the program during the quarter you were admitted, and you do not qualify for a deferral, you will need to reapply for the quarter you wish to begin.

Who should I contact if I have further questions?

You should contact the Graduate Program Assistant at gradinfo@pstat.ucsb.edu

Are GRE Subject Scores required?

Subject GRE is not required. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will NOT require a GRE for applicants applying to the MA or PhD program in the Fall of 2022 (i.e. applying to be part of the entering class of Fall 2023).

How many students will receive financial aid?

The number of students who receive funding varies from year to year, depending on how many available packages we have. Generally, it is between 4 and 7 new students per year, but it can be more or less than that.