Mathematics for Statisticians
7.5 credits
Course, Master's level, 2ST138
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–3 November 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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120 credits including 90 credits in statistics, or 120 credits including 60 credits in statistics and 30 credits in mathematics and/or computer science.
- Selection
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Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 17,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 17,250
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-26633
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About the course
This is a basic course in linear algebra, matrix theory and calculus. Emphasis is given to topics that will be useful in further studies in statistics, including systems of linear equations, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality, projections, diagonalisation, differentiation and integration.
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