The Department of Statistics was established in 2005. It is one of the major departments of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, which has embraced the challenges of the modern era. The goal of Statistics is to empower effective decision-making. Its unique contribution lies in its ability to incorporate multiple levels of uncertainty in the framing of wise decisions.

Over the past few years, the department has reached a new level of development. Today, statistical modeling and machine learning have achieved a level of influence that no other discipline can afford to ignore. In response to current demands, the Department of Statistics produces bright statisticians equipped not only with subject-specific knowledge but also with skills demanded by the market, including advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis, problem-solving, and computing skills. Students are also trained in research methodology and communication through statistical projects. The department takes pride in producing many prominent statisticians. Graduates have secured influential positions in the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, banks, educational institutions, industries, and administrative sectors across the country.

To deliver a high-quality statistics program that could enable the students either at the workplace or for higher education to enhance, enrich, and upgrade the statistical literacy; to provide support in the domain of research and professional development of faculty and students simultaneously.

To produce statisticians who are not only trained, well equipped, and resilient but also excellent and effective to cope with all the challenges of present and future vis-à-vis the field.

• To enable students to apply knowledge of common inferential methods, understanding the limitations of providers and the appropriate scope of conclusions.
• To equip students with strong-based theory and application that could prepare students to conduct productive valuable research that could assist to solve real-world problems.
• To provide market-oriented graduates and students who could be able to share and contribute their expertise to the market.

Phone: +92-5822-962323
Email: statistics@ajku.edu.pk