PhD Programs
The National Higher School of Statistics and Applied Economics (ENSSEA) offers a distinguished PhD program in Statistics and Data Science, designed for holders of a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification in relevant fields. The program spans a minimum of three (3) years and a maximum of five (5) years, and aims to train highly qualified researchers capable of developing innovative solutions to complex problems across diverse sectors such as health, economics, industry, and the environment.
Admission to the program is through a national competitive examination organized periodically by the school. The competition is open to candidates holding a relevant Master’s degree. Applicants are assessed through two main subjects:
- Fundamentals of Statistics
- Introduction to Statistical Learning (as the specialization subject)
doctoral training phase
The first year of the program is dedicated to doctoral seminars, which focus on deepening students’ methodological and scientific knowledge. During this phase, candidates work closely with their academic supervisors to develop and refine their research project, forming a solid foundation for their subsequent research work.
research environment
Throughout the program, students benefit from high-level academic supervision and a stimulating research environment, with opportunities to engage in national and international research projects. The program also emphasizes the development of transversal skills such as scientific writing, project management, academic presentation, and teamwork.
Academic excellence & career impact
The Third Cycle, dedicated to PhD programs, represents the absolute pinnacle of academic achievement at the National Higher School of Statistics and Applied Economics. Admission to this elite tier is exclusively reserved for outstanding students holding a Master's degree in statistics or applied economics, strictly adhering to the rigorous academic conditions stipulated by the school's various doctoral frameworks. The highly transparent selection process is conducted through a competitive national examination, ensuring that only the finest national research talents are chosen based on their outstanding results across the proposed specializations. This intensive, high-caliber program aims to train highly qualified academic researchers capable of innovating and developing robust scientific solutions for complex problems facing critical sectors. Doctoral candidates benefit from a deeply stimulating scientific environment that encourages active engagement in strategic research projects on both national and international scales. Through high-level academic supervision, researchers refine their methodological knowledge, develop vital transversal skills such as precise scientific writing and project management, and prepare to make substantial, original contributions to the global academic community and the broader economic landscape.