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Mathematical Statistics: Basic Course

Course • Bachelor's level • 15 credits

Do you want to understand how probabilities and statistics work? This course provides the fundamentals of mathematical statistics and helps you analyze data in a scientific way.
Application dates

Start

Autumn 2026

Level

Bachelor's

Language

English

Place of study

Lund

Course code

MASA03

Application dates

Gain a basic understanding of probability theory and statistical theory. Learn how to use mathematical methods to analyze and draw conclusions from data, and develop an understanding of how statistics are applied in science and society.

During the course, you will learn about fundamental concepts such as probability, independence, distributions, expected value, and variance. You will also gain knowledge of various statistical methods and how to use them to analyze data. The course can be part of a Bachelor’s program in mathematics or natural sciences, but it can also be taken as a standalone course.

The studies consist of lectures, exercises, and laboratory sessions. Lectures provide theoretical knowledge, while exercises and labs give you practical experience. Laboratory sessions are mandatory, and lab reports are part of the assessment.

The examination consists of written and oral exams at the end of the course. To pass, you must complete the exams and participate in all mandatory components.

Autumn Semester 2026

Apply via Antagning.se (in Swedish) by 15 April.

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Start

31 August 2026

31 Aug 2026

End

17 January 2027

17 Jan 2027

Form

Normal learning

Pace

Part time

Language

English

City

Lund

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Are you applying from outside Sweden?

This is a local application round, and due to time constraints, we do not recommend applying in this round if you are from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland. Please note that you need to find and add the course or programme on the Swedish website Antagning.se before you can log in to Universityadmissions.se and apply.
When to apply – dates and deadlines

Prerequisites

For admission to the course, general entry requirements as well as 45 credits of Science studies including knowledge equivalent to: MATA31 Analysis in One Variable, 15 credits MATA32 Algebra and Vector Geometry, 7.5 credits NUMA01 Computational Programming with Pyhon, 7.5 credits MATB21 Analysis in Several Variables 1, 7.5 credits MATB32 Linear Algebra, 7.5 credits Alternatively general entry requirements and knowledge equivalent to the courses: MATA21 Analysis in One Variable, 15 credits MATA22 Linear Algebra 1, 7.5 credits MATA23 Foundations of Algebra, 7.5 credits NUMA01 Computational Programming with Python, 7.5 credits MATB21 Analysis in Several Variables, 1 7.5 credits MATB22 Linear algebra 2, 7.5 credits

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 20 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 10 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 70 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

  • The European Union (EU)
  • The European Economic Area (EEA) and
  • Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 46,250
First payment: SEK 46,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Contact us

Director of studies

Email: studierektor@matstat.lu.se