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Undergrad for free == interesting and not all that common (though does happen elsewhere in EU, e.g. Austria) PhD for free != interesting, I'm paid a tax-free s
by jebus989 13y ago
Undergrad for free == interesting and not all that common (though does happen elsewhere in EU, e.g. Austria)
PhD for free != interesting, I'm paid a tax-free stipend (UK) which also covers tuition fees (same for MSc). There are "self-funded" positions advertised but it's generally junior faculty trying their luck for overseas students. I've never heard of anyone actually paying out of their own pocket for PhD study in the EU.
- n0mad_0 13y ago> I've never heard of anyone actually paying out of their own pocket for PhD study in the EU. That probably also indicates that phd is only for those who managed to find funding. Is it hard to secure funding for studies in the UK for the UK or EU nationals?
- jebus989 13y agoI agree. Honestly I'd say no (off-hand), obviously high-tier institutions are competitive but PhDs are cheap labour for senior academics and cheap to fund from a research council perspective.