In a nutshell, if you are an international PhD applicant and want to get a PhD in the UK you must understand that it is a tedious journey. Overall, these are the major reasons why getting a doctorate from top UK universities is hard for an international student. Merit Doctoral funding is allocated on the … Read more
The first thing that came to my mind while I was planning to apply for a PhD in the UK was this daunting question: What are the chances for an international student like me to get into a funded PhD in the UK? Like you, I too have many doubts about the strengths of my … Read more
In a nutshell, as an international PhD student in the UK under a tier-4 visa, you are allowed to work part-time. However, you need to confirm that your university, funding body, and your prospective PhD supervisor agree on a part-time work option. Further, the number of hours you work part-time as well as the kind … Read more
In short, you can pursue many different paths after your PhD in the UK. As an international student, you are allowed to stay in the UK for a good period of time. You can use this work permit option to find employment opportunities in the UK. Data shows that international PhD graduates in the UK … Read more
In a nutshell, you can win a fully-funded PhD studentship in the UK as an international student if : (a) your master’s grades are higher than average PhD applicants in the UK, (b) you have relevant research experience and references, (c) your research proposal addresses the apparent as well as concealed needs of the professor … Read more
In a nutshell, the two most popular ways to fund a PhD as an international student in the UK are (a) PhD studentships- fiercely competitive for international students and (b) external PhD funding options which can be found both in the UK as well as in the home country. Please note that by funding I … Read more
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
