Studying PhD in Ireland is still very good.
First of all, Ireland's national universities are not weak. Seven national universities plus DIT rank between 50 and 500 in the world. In addition, Ireland and the European Union have been investing heavily in education, and schools have many funds to apply for.
Generally speaking, the doctoral program in Ireland lasts for four years. In the first year and a half, you must choose some master's programs and take 30 credits (generally 5 credits in one subject). After that, there is no limit. Generally speaking, papers will be published from the end of the second year or the third year. Some students who have studied for five years are also allowed.
The tuition fee for most doctoral programs is 5000 euros. The general fund (fund, that is, scholarship) will help you pay this tuition fee and give you a tax-free salary of about one year 16000 euros. This amount is really insignificant compared with the United States, but living in Ireland is no problem.
The entry requirement for doctoral programs is a master's degree or a bachelor's degree in related fields. The requirements for undergraduate graduates are generally very high. If it is a local university in Ireland, it is necessary to seek a first-class honorary bachelor (first-class honorary bachelor's degree, the standard is 40 points, and the average score is more than 70 points). Of course there will be an interview or a telephone interview. The number of students enrolled in each school and each research group is not necessarily. It depends on the personnel flow and capital situation of the group in that year. If you want to apply, you should always stare at the website of the research group and see if there are any new vacancies at any time. The admission time of doctoral students is generally September, but it is not fixed; If there is a vacancy, you can start at any time.
Another advantage is that if you find a suitable job when you are a graduate student, you can terminate the course at any time. Most funds have no restrictions in this respect and will not ask you to return the funds you have received.
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