Overview of PHD Admissions Abroad - www.manyagroup.com
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The document outlines the process and requirements for pursuing PhD admissions abroad, including eligibility criteria, important timelines, and application guidelines. It emphasizes the necessity of strong academic credentials, GRE/TOEFL scores, and research experience, along with insights on funding options and interview preparation. Diverse country specifications are provided for the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia, highlighting their respective requirements and application processes.
Overview of PHD Admissions Abroad - www.manyagroup.com
- 1. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Overview of PHD admissions abroad
- 2. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Coverage PHD process flow Eligibility & Prior Accomplishments Important timelines Country specifications Application guidelines Funding & Scholarships PHD Interview Tips Profiling of PHD aspirants Future Prospects
- 3. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ How to catch the PHD bus? • The process to reach out to the Professors for identifying potential opportunities. • To discuss your profile with the Professor and scope of enhancement. Networking • To identify the Professors who can be your future supervisor. • To focus on specific field of research based on your previous academics as well as future ambitions. Identifying
- 4. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ • A four years of Bachelor’s from a recognized University in India. You can start applying while you are at your last year of study. • A recognized Masters degree in a specialized field is necessary for most of the universities abroad. • Taking the Standardized Examinations GRE, GRE subject tests, TOEFL or IELTS. • Capable of carrying out research under a mentor or independently and oriented with several technical skills. Prerequisites for Qualifying
- 5. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Is it time to start? Start early Apply early Reach early
- 6. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ PHD Timelines
- 7. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Be The Chosen One Profile Building Engage into learning various lab techniques Strong Academic credentials Elaborate your research exposure Score a high GRE and TOEFL Strengthen your communication and writing skills Sharp your technical knowledge Get involved in publications
- 8. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Where to Land? USA • Requires a four year Bachelor’s or a Masters degree • Requires GRE & TOEFL • Gives importance to overall profile • Applications are mostly open for Fall session • Usually offers are given out with Full Funding • PHD duration is 5-7 years • Research intensive programs with huge prospects CANADA • Masters is mostly encouraged • Requires IELTS • Academic needs to be strong with good research exposure • Applications are mostly for Fall session • Usually offers are given out with Full Funding • PD duration is 4-5 years • Immensely research oriented programs with huge career prospects
- 9. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Where to land contd… UK & Europe •Requires a mandatory Masters degree •Requires IELTS. Also accepts GATE (Germany). Program language varies from country to country •Gives importance to research, publications and academics •Applications are based on vacancies in specific research labs •Usually are contract based and Funding depends upon professor, external organizations and bursaries •PHD duration is 3-4 years •Research intensive programs with huge prospects Australia & Canada •Masters is again mandatory •Requires IELTS •Academic needs to be strong with good research exposure. Ability to carry on independent research •Applications are mostly for Spring session •Advertised positions with less funding, mostly through projects and external funding •PHD duration is 3-5 years Singapore & Asia •Mostly like UK but language is a hindrance and requires extremely high academic scores
- 10. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Application Guidelines Online Application/ Paper Based Applications Documents – Resume, SOP, LOR Additional documents – Research summary, proposal, Thesis abstract Send GRE& TOEFL scores officially through ETS, IELTS to be electronically reported Hard copy documents – Transcripts, Degree Certificate Application Fees
- 11. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Financing Your PHD • Some countries offer financial assistance along with the admit letter. USA being the primary one. • Financial consideration is provided as Research Assistantships, Teaching Assistantships or Graduate Assistantships • For other countries Funding is either through the on going project funding as decide by supervisor • Partial funding is offered to international candidates through waivers or bursaries • External scholarships like Commonwealth, DAAD scholarships for Germany, Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, Indian Global Leader for Australia, British Council Great etc.
- 12. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Scholarship Application Process Separate SOP’s needs to be drafted For external funding Admits should be received prior to application Additional documents needs to be submitted
- 13. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Common Interview Questions Why USA as a destination? Why this University? Why this course Future Plans (Short Term/Long Term) Technical Subject Based Questions
- 14. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Interview Tips Go through your SOP thoroughly Go through University & Program website Study basics of your current field of study Go through the faculty profiles, research work Ask questions about the curriculum and research related
- 15. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Future Prospects Research & Development Academics Academic Researcher Progression to Post Doctorate Allied Fields
- 16. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Send your study abroad queries to [email protected] or call us on: 1800-102-4646 (Toll free) Website: www.manyagroup.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManyaIndia Twitter: https://twitter.com/manya_group LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/manyagroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ManyaGroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/manyaedu