# 5th In the UK for statistical science
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025World's 1st
Set up as the world’s first university statistical department in 1911, UCL researchers laid the foundations of 20th-century statistics
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Prospective Undergraduates
The Department of Statistical Science at UCL offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere, where small-group teaching and personal attention are available for all students.
Prospective Postgraduates
Discover the Prospective Postgraduate degrees available.
Current students
Online resources for students following taught programmes in Statistical Science are available from the Department of Statistical Science Student Home (DOSSSH) Moodle page.
Research
Research in Statistical Science covers foundational, computational and theoretical aspects of probability and inferential statistics, as well their intersection with multiple disciplines.
Statistical Science Seminars
Explore our seminar series covering a broad range of applied and methodological topics in Statistical Science.
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
Fnd information on issues relating to race, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation, and disability, amongst other equalities initiatives at UCL.
Our Early History
The early history of UCL’s Statistics Department traces back to 1911, when it became the world’s first department for applied statistics.