The PhD in Statistics at Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) is a doctoral-level, research-oriented program offered under the university’s first-level doctoral degree authorization in Statistics, which is one of the key disciplines at the institution with a longstanding academic tradition and strong research foundation. DUFE’s Statistics discipline has the authority to grant doctoral degrees and forms part of a comprehensive graduate education system that spans bachelor’s through postdoctoral study, making it a central training base for high-level statistical talent in China.

The typical duration of the PhD program is 3–5 years, and it is open to both domestic and international students; instruction can be in Chinese or in English depending on the chosen pathway and language proficiency, with specific requirements such as HSK Level 5 for Chinese-taught tracks or IELTS (or equivalent) for English-taught tracks. Admission generally requires a master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or a related field, strong academic performance, recommendation letters and successful completion of university entrance assessments.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.