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74 questions linked to/from University rank/stature - How much does it affect one's career post-Ph.D?
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Is it a good idea to go to a university just because of its high international ranking? [duplicate]
I'm an international student and I'm currently studying pure mathematics in undergraduate level with a relatively low GPA (~3.5/4.0). I've recently read so many positive reviews about the universities ...
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Transferring to a Top-10 PhD program in Theoretical Physics from a Top-50 program in US for better job prospects in Academia? [duplicate]
I will be soon joining a Top-50 school for a PhD in High Energy Theory. They have some very good professors who have published top quality journal articles in their area of expertise (even with some ...
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Do university rankings matter for research? [duplicate]
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Do rankings of universities matter while pursuing research or should I be more concerned about ...
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After getting a PhD at a low-ranked university, would it be harder to get a job at a high-ranked university? [duplicate]
In more detail, let's say I get a PhD degree at a university which is ranked 51-100, according to QS ranking system. Is it possible for me to get a job at higher ranked university, like 1-50 ?
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How to decide which university to study for PhD [duplicate]
I have seen many different research students that want to apply for a PhD or MSc program but they are so nervous about their choice. Sometimes they pay most of heir time, reviewing the websites of the ...
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Completed a Master's at a program with a bad reputation and no tuition waiver. Will that be judged post Ph.D? [duplicate]
I am a soon to be fourth year doctoral candidate this coming academic year. I previously completed a Master's in Experimental Psychology (now called Psychological Sciences. No Ph.D program there) that ...
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Value of a degree from an unknown univeristy [duplicate]
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I graduated with a Bacholars from a top university and did quite well, however, I was recommended to ...
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Is the university really important for picking a PhD? [duplicate]
I want to study for a PhD in robotics. The research laboratory is a renowned one but the associated university is not. In fact, the laboratory is part of a research institute.
Do you think that would ...
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Is it possible to get a researcher position in a prestigious institute with a degree from a not very well-ranked university? [duplicate]
I'm currently in the 2nd year of my Ph.D. and I'm really interested in my future career options. I'm attending a double-degree study programme in two European universities, none of them being among ...
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Is a PhD from a weak university worthless? [duplicate]
I did my PhD in pure mathematics at a university which does not have a good reputation in
mathematics. At that time, I did not know that most British universities are quite weak
in maths. Apart from ...
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What are the diffrence between the quality of top 20 universities PhD programs over top 70s for USA? [duplicate]
I am a Computer Science M.Sc. Student in a university in a developing country. I am planning to apply for PhD this year. Actually my main reasons to not continue my PhD here, are the issues related ...
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Does it matter where I get PhD degree from if I want an academic career in the US? [duplicate]
I am an EU citizen who is going to apply to PhD Physics programs soon. My ultimate goal is to become a university professor. In considering which university I should attend for PhD, factors such as ...
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Which is more important in choosing a PhD programme: institution or advisor? [duplicate]
Short and simple question: as a prospective PhD student, should I consider applying to universities which aren't as good/prestigious (still top 500 worldwide, for instance) in my area, in order to ...
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What are the advantages of top 20 universities over top 70s for CS PhD in USA? [duplicate]
I am a Computer Science M.Sc. Student in a university in a developing country. I am planning to apply for PhD this year. Actually my main reasons to not continue my PhD here, are the issues related to ...
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What criteria are used to rank graduate programs? [duplicate]
I'm only asking this out of curiosity since I've seen posts/discussions about getting into "top" graduate programs etc. This mentally (wanting to get into a "top" ranked program) ...
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