Overview

The Master of Science in Statistics programme of University of Geneva is open to experts wishing to improve their theoretical skills in statistical research, but also to non-experts wishing to develop their data analysis skills in an area of specialization acquired at the Bachelor level.

Career opportunities

The Master of Science in Statistics opens doors to opportunities in various industries: in the food industry, international organizations, in (cantonal and federal) statistics offices, in financial companies, biostatistics (in the pharmaceutical industry), and in many other areas. Finally, students who have completed the master can continue with a doctorate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytics Consulting

Generalized Linear and Additive Models

Master thesis in statistics (research)

Mixed Linear Models

Multivariate Analysis

Research seminar in statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Statistics View 8 other Masters in Statistics in Switzerland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum Vitae (1 page A4) or Europass CV

Letter of motivation in English (1 page A4)

Grade transcripts of previous studies (Bachelor, high school and other university studies)

Copy of your Bachelor degree if already obtained (and other degrees if any)

Syllabus (or textbook reference) of previous Bachelor or Master level statistics/ probability/ computing related courses (if courses taken outside GSEM)

Tuition Fee

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International

1016 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 508 EUR per semester during 18 months.
National

1016 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 508 EUR per semester during 18 months.

500 CHF / semester

Living costs for Genève

1925 - 2850 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Statistics.

Available Scholarships

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