Passionate Education and Research about Statistical Methodology, Data Analytics and Stochastics
About Us...
The Department of Statistics at the Athens University of Economics and Business was founded in 1989, with a mission to provide high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate education in probability and statistics. The Department places strong emphasis on methodological rigor, analytical thinking, and the practical application of statistical methods across a wide range of scientific and professional fields.
Each year, approximately 120 undergraduate students and around 60 postgraduate students are admitted, forming a vibrant academic community. Over the years, the Department has established an international presence through sustained contributions to research and teaching, with particular strength in the development of statistical methodology and its applications.
In addition to its MSc programmes, the Department welcomes PhD applications from candidates with a strong postgraduate background and a clear interest in research. Active research areas include Bayesian statistics, stochastic modelling, financial mathematics, actuarial science, and multivariate analysis. Further information on current PhD candidates and graduates, as well as the Department’s Quality Assurance Policy, is available through the relevant links.
The Department offers a portfolio of MSc programmes designed to meet the needs of students seeking both theoretical depth and applied expertise. The Department currently offers the following MSc programmes:
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MSc in Statistics
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MSc in Applied Statistics and Data Analytics
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MSc in Quantitative Actuarial and Financial Risk Management (jointly offered with the Department of Accounting and Finance of the Athens University of Economics and Business)
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MSc in Sports Analytics (jointly offered with the Department of Sport Science of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens)
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MSc in Data Science (jointly offered with the Department of Informatics of the Athens University of Economics and Business)
The programmes provide specialised training in statistics with applications in educational and social sciences, biostatistics, finance, econometrics, and actuarial science, equipping graduates with the skills required for both academic research and professional careers.
A list of our PhD Candidates can be found here.
A list of our PhD Graduates is here.
The Quality Assurance Policy of the Department of Statistics can be found here.
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in Quantitative Actuarial and Financial Risk Management
The Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program entitled "Postgraduate Diploma in Quantitative Management of Actuarial and Financial Risk" aims to provide specialized postgraduate level knowledge in the key areas of Actuarial and Financial Risk Management with an emphasis on Quantitative Methods.
The MSc in Data Science offers students in-depth focus in data science while allowing them to tailor it their particular interests. The program is offered jointly by the Departments of Informatics and Statistics in the School of Information Sciences and Technology of the Athens University of Economics and Business.