Questions tagged [international-students]
Questions in relation to students who are non-national to the country or location of academic institution they may be studying in.
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Can I get into a pure math master’s program (with funding) without a bachelor’s in math? My background is physics–math–CS [closed]
I’m currently finishing a degree that combines physics, mathematics, and computer science, but it is not a pure mathematics BSc. I would really like to apply for a master’s in pure mathematics in ...
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For Ph.D application, which admission system used in United Kingdom? [duplicate]
is there common to email to PIs and professors in UK for finding a PhD position? Like system which is common in Australia, United State and Canada
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Is it realistic for first-year PhD students in HCI (in the US, international) to get summer internships?
For PhD students in the US, how common or realistic is it to get a summer internship after the first year of the program, especially in fields like Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) or Computer ...
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UK Integrated Masters+PhD Question
I'm a 2nd year undergrad mathematics student in Canada and I'm curious about preparing for the step after graduating. Generally what qualifications are needed to get into a integrated PhD? I know it's ...
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How much does coming from a non-prestigious university affect US PhD admissions (CS, systems)? [closed]
I'm planning to apply for a PhD in Computer Science in the US within the next 1–2 years. My research interests are in systems programming and data management architecture, and I’m aiming for mid-to-...
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Got shortlisted for a summer internship, and didn't hear back for a long time now. What to do before I drop it? [duplicate]
Applied for a summer internsship, got shortlisted, and the professor asked me to write a research proposal. I did, and send him one. My interview was in early March, and I sent him the proposal late ...
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Unused STEM extension after doctorate
I completed a 2 year master’s program (MS) which included an OPT and STEM extension however I only used 6 months of the OPT and not the STEM extension. Then I got admission in a doctorate program (...
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OPT and STEM extension USA
I completed my two-year Master’s program in May 2024 in USA and applied for OPT, which is set to expire on June 16, 2025. I received admission to a PhD program in February 2025 for an entry in August ...
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As an international engineering student who did not follow the traditional undergraduate path, how do I secure an internship abroad?
I finished two years of Les Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles, which are an extremely intensive, selective post-high school pathway program heavy on science courses. I was a Physics and ...
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How do the "online assessments" for MSc admission at the University of Science and Technology of China look like?
The application to the International College of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) requires a phase of "online assessment" [1]. For international students who have ...
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Transferring Universities in Germany Between Intakes (Summer to Winter)
I am an international student from India planning to pursue higher education in Germany. I have a question regarding transferring universities within Germany.
If I enroll in a university during the ...
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To which extent I should let my PI know that I am not feeling very well with my PhD study
I am a first-year international PhD student at a U.S. university, and as the semester approaches its end, I am planning to meet with my PI to reflect on how my first semester has been. While my ...
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Do I include Prof. Dr. every time a professor is referenced in personal statement for German university?
I am writing a personal statement for graduate school the Berlin Mathematical School. As I understand it, honorifics are very important in Germany. I am wondering when and how to include them. ...
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Research collaboration outside of university for first 9 months as international student in United States
Is (unpaid) research collaboration outside of universities not permitted for F1 students in the United States for the first 9 months? After 9 months, if a student wants to collaborate, does it require ...
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Can an international student email a professor at a foreign university for an internship opportunity?
I was recently ranked 71/+1000 in a national competition (a series of final exams taken to join the country’s big engineering schools) and I am now a mechanical engineering student.
I want to be able ...
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