In short, doing a PhD in the UK is totally worth it. First, a UK PhD is shorter in time span but not less in value. You get rigorous academic training meeting highest standards of research internationally. Second, as an international PhD student in UK you have multiple options to fund your PhD. The PhD … Read more
In a nutshell, a PhD in the UK offers a shorter time period, international research standing, multiple PhD structures, opportunity to experience industry during your PhD, adequate PhD stipend, multiple options for funding your PhD, an extended post-graduate work permit, and easy options to settle in the UK by taking indefinite leave to remain (ILR) … Read more
In short, Germany is the best option to do your PhD and then settle there as it offers abundant research funding for PhD students, well-structured PhD programs, PhD thesis in English, no tuition fee, low cost of living, higher chance to join the industry after PhD, work-life balance and employee-friendly policies in the industry. Germany … Read more
In a nutshell, you should do a PhD in Australia because it takes less time to complete, research outputs have global recognition, PhDs are mostly funded, the industry is welcoming for PhD graduates and a PhD can give a good boost to your eligibility score for permanent residency visa options. That said, doing a PhD … Read more
In a nutshell, apart from chilly weather and a high-quality lifestyle, a) Canada can offer great research labs as well as funding opportunities for your proposed PhD research. b) It offers a great variety of alternate career paths for PhD graduates due to a large industrial sector. c) Plus, it has friendly visa policies for … Read more
In short, you can survive as an international PhD student without any additional support if you are offered full funding for your PhD studies in the US. Full- funding includes (a) Fully waived tuition and other academic fees, and (b) a PhD stipend close to living wage in the area. You can manage to survive … Read more
Overall average PhD stipends in the US lie between $23000 to $33000. However, the PhD stipend amount varies among different areas of study, universities/ departments, and cost of living around the campuses. You can see the table and graphs below to get a quick idea of average PhD stipends by broad fields of study. Also, … Read more
In a nutshell, the highest PhD Stipends in the US are offered in Computer and Information Science Geophysics and Space Physics Chemical and Biological Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Economics, Accounting, and Finance Biomedical and Biological Sciences Business Analytics, Management Environmental Sustainability Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences Human Ecology and Development Statistics and Data Sciences … Read more
Yes, PhD students do get paid. If you haven’t yet worked on independent research you may wonder why these PhD students are paid to study. The thing is you are considered a consumer when you are taking a bachelor’s or a master’s degree. Thus, you have to pay for the education you get. On the … Read more
In short, you can manage to live off a PhD stipend if: (a) you are single-PhD stipend is for you only, (b) your research is appealing to grant lenders-external grants can top up your PhD stipend, (c) you share your room rent-may affect your privacy as well as productivity, (d) you dine out less-prepare your … Read more
NO, PhD students actually make much less than their counterparts in the industry. There are several reasons for lower compensation of PHD students. However, most common reasons are intense competition for PhD positions and no incentive for employer (university/ department) in increasing the PhD stipend. PhD stipend may feel handsome on paper to most international … Read more
Range of PhD stipends in the US is minimum $12000 to maximum $62000. PhD stipends in US varies depending on the field of study, university, and living area in the US. Highest stipend – Computer Science ($62000) Lowest stipend – Psychology ($9,220) Highest median stipend – Biomedical Engineering ($31,000) Lowest median stipend – Political Science … Read more
No, not all PhD students get the stipend in the US. In fact, PhD students in the US vary from “getting full tuition waived and a generous stipend” to “no tuition waived and no stipend”. Fellowships are the best form of funding and provide a generous stipend to PhD students in the US. Assistantships are … Read more
Being passionate about your field of study is a good thing. Aspiring to be a researcher in your subject is also mentally rewarding. However, Money is the one thing you need to survive and ensure that you can focus on your research. It is not possible to do a PhD without funding for a majority … Read more
