Questions tagged [europe]
On standards or conventions specific to the higher education system in Europe which differ in structure and style from the systems in other parts of the world. Keep in mind that many different countries, customs and regulations coexist in Europe, so many questions will not have a unique answer that applies to the whole continent.
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Requesting Deposit Deadline Extension
I recently received an admissions offer from my backup school for masters but they're asking the deposit to be by 9th of december. There are reasons why I can't accept the offer or pay the deposit ...
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How can a CS/AI applicant with no publications but a strong master's record identify realistic PhD programs in Europe/Canada? [closed]
I am trying to calibrate my expectations for PhD applications in computer science / AI (with an interest in machine learning and computer vision) and would like to understand how to identify realistic ...
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Do European funding agencies consider socioeconomic background in their diversity initiatives?
I've noticed that many European funding agencies proudly highlight gender parity in their grant results, which is important. However, I haven't seen similar attention given to socioeconomic background,...
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Postdoc PI connected with me on LinkedIn after I applied—should I reach out or wait?
I recently applied for a Research Fellow (post-doc) position in political science/social sciences at a European institution. The day after I submitted my application (September 30), the PI sent me a ...
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What qualities should recommendation letters highlight for a tenure-track application?
This question is related to my previous question, but clearly separate.
I am applying for a tenure-track assistant position (mostly in the US, but also Europe, in CS, if that matters).
I am reaching ...
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How should I present a difficult 2018–2023 period on my CV while applying for tenure-track/junior professor/lecturer positions in Europe and the UK?
I'm a postdoctoral researcher in mathematics and data science, currently at a European university and I've one more year to go. I'm now actively applying to tenure-track or junior faculty positions in ...
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How important is my Master’s thesis topic when applying to math PhD programs?
I am about to choose an advisor and topic for my one‑year Master’s thesis in applied mathematics. My ultimate goal is to pursue a PhD in mathematics. Right now I’m torn between two very different ...
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Do European universities care about Psychology GRE subject tests?
I want to do a masters degree in a different subject than my undergrad degree. The new subject is Psychology (non Clinical).
I want to apply to schools in Europe with low tuition and no letters of ...
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How do academics measure their working time (and do employers even care)?
In Europe, academic contracts typically impose an 8-9h working day. Depending on the duration of a lunch break, it can be, say, 8 hours 15 minutes with a required 20-minute lunch break, so 7 hours 55 ...
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Why is getting a PhD position in data science becoming increasingly difficult in Germany? (and I guess all over the world) [closed]
In my experience I have applied to around 100 PhD positions related to data science, computer science, and Earth Observation, being graduated from a master's program in a German University. However, I ...
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Will PhD grades be converted using ECTS during degree recognition in Europe
If I try to have my Brazilian PhD degree recognized by a university in a European country where the PhD program also includes coursework, and during the recognition process they check my grades or ...
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GPA significance in Europe for PhD [duplicate]
I am currently a master's student (in a grand ecole) in STEM field in France. I currently have a GPA of 3.3/4 or 14.7/20. I want to go for PhD. I am currently interested doing from Europe itself, ...
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Do STEM PhDs have more freedom in deciding the topic of their dissertation in the US or in EU countries? [closed]
In general, graduate programs in the US and in European countries have large apparent differences. US students apply to one 5+ year program at one institution, whereas it is common in Europe to apply ...
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How can we handle the coming academic refugee crisis? [closed]
With drastic cuts to the NSF and NIH and attacks on academic freedom at top US universities, many academics in the US are looking to move away, especially to the EU. Is it possible for other countries ...
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Is pursuing a PhD in Singapore risky for an ML research career in industry in Europe? And in Asia?
I've decided to pursue a PhD primarily to deepen my expertise in machine learning, neural networks, and their mathematical foundations, aiming eventually for an industry research career—not academia. ...
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