Pursuing a Research Career Abroad: Your Path to Academic Excellence
Are you dreaming of a research career at top-notch universities worldwide, pursuing a PhD from abroad? At Yourpedia Global, we're here to guide you through this incredible journey. Whether it's a PhD from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, this is your opportunity for personal and academic growth.
Why Choose a PhD Abroad?
Pursuing a PhD abroad offers numerous advantages for students, and many aren't aware that it can often be done without spending a fortune. Abroad countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand offer fully-funded PhD positions. These opportunities come with perks like generous funding, state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, and experienced mentors. They open doors to publishing research, attending conferences, and collaborating with fellow scholars, establishing you as a respected researcher in your field.
Applying for a PhD Abroad
The process of applying for a PhD abroad typically involves the following steps:
-
Online Application: Begin by filling out an electronic application form, providing your details and supporting documents. Some universities may require an application fee.
-
Transcripts: Most universities will need scanned copies of your transcripts, summarizing your academic performance.
-
Academic CV: Craft a comprehensive academic CV spanning 2-3 pages, highlighting your educational background and achievements.
-
Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement: This document is pivotal. It should outline your skills and motivation for pursuing doctoral studies.
-
Cover Letter: European universities may require a cover letter that emphasizes your technical skills and explains why you're the ideal candidate for a particular PhD position.
-
Letters of Recommendation: Obtain strong letters of recommendation from professors who know you well and can speak to your abilities.
Required exams
Since English may not be the first language in many countries, universities often require English language proficiency test scores. The most commonly accepted exams include:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Minimum score requirements vary by university. If your previous education was conducted in English, some universities may waive this requirement. Additionally, certain universities may require aptitude exams, with the most common ones being:
- GRE (Graduate Record Exam)
- GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
GRE is widely accepted in the USA, Europe, and Singapore, but some institutions, such as NUS Singapore, NTU Singapore, TU Munich, and RWTH, may accept the GATE exam instead of GRE.
Applying for PhDs in the USA
A PhD in the USA typically takes around 4.5 years for international students, with admissions available in Fall and Spring. In addition to English language exams, international applicants may need to take the GRE General Exam and GRE Subject Exam (for science master's students). Due to the competitive nature of PhD positions in the USA, it's advisable to apply to multiple universities to enhance your chances.
Applying for PhDs in Europe
In the UK, you can apply directly through a university's website or via the UCAS Postgraduate system. Some European countries, like Spain, Italy, and Germany, require a pre-application process to ensure your qualifications meet their requirements. Your government may offer guidance on how your qualifications align with the host country's system. Following the application, universities may conduct Skype or telephone interviews with potential candidates.
Top 20 QS Ranked University For PhD
| University |
Web link |
Notable alumni |
Fall PhD admission deadline |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
https://www.mit.edu/ |
Buzz Aldrin, Tim Berners-Lee, Kofi Annan, Susan Wojcicki |
December 15 |
| University of Oxford |
https://www.ox.ac.uk/ |
Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, Oscar Wilde, Margaret Thatcher |
January 15 |
| Stanford University |
https://www.stanford.edu/ |
Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Elon Musk, Tiger Woods |
December 1 |
| University of Cambridge |
https://www.cam.ac.uk/ |
Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Alan Turing |
January 6 |
| Harvard University |
https://www.harvard.edu/ |
Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg, Natalie Portman |
December 15 |
| California Institute of Technology (Caltech) |
https://www.caltech.edu/ |
Linus Pauling, Gordon Moore, Richard Feynman, Kiyoshi Ito |
December 15 |
| University of Chicago |
https://www.uchicago.edu/en |
Milton Friedman, Barack Obama, Carl Sagan, Michelle Obama |
December 1 |
| Princeton University |
https://www.princeton.edu/ |
Albert Einstein, John Nash, Woodrow Wilson, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama |
December 1 |
| Yale University |
https://www.yale.edu/ |
George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, Meryl Streep, Bill Clinton |
December 15 |
| Imperial College London |
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ |
Alexander Fleming, David Attenborough, H.G. Wells, Alfred Hitchcock |
January 15 |
| ETH Zurich |
https://ethz.ch/en.html |
Albert Einstein, John von Neumann, Santiago Calatrava, Rolf M. Zinkernagel |
February 15 |
| University of Pennsylvania |
https://www.upenn.edu/ |
Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump |
December 15 |
| Columbia University |
https://www.columbia.edu/ |
Barack Obama, Warren Buffett, RuPaul, Seth Meyers |
December 15 |
| Cornell University |
https://www.cornell.edu/ |
Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking, Martha Stewart |
December 15 |
| University of Michigan |
https://umich.edu/ |
Madonna, Jim Parsons, Tom Brady, Stephen Colbert |
December 1 |
| University of Toronto |
https://www.utoronto.ca/ |
Margaret Atwood, Frederick Banting, Bjarne Stroustrup, John Kenneth Galbraith |
November 1 |
| University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) |
https://www.ucla.edu/ |
Francis Ford Coppola, Jim Morrison, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jackie Robinson |
December 1 |
| University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) |
https://www.berkeley.edu/ |
Steve Wozniak, Eric Schmidt, Sundar Pichai, Lawrence Berkeley |
December 1 |
| University of Melbourne |
https://www.unimelb.edu.au/ |
Rupert Murdoch, Julia Gillard, Barry Marshall, Graham Hill |
August 15 |
| Karolinska Institutet |
https://ki.se/en |
Svante Pääbo, Arvid Carlsson, Lars Onsager, Torsten Wiesel |
January 15 |
How Yourpedia Can Assist You
Yourpedia is dedicated to helping you navigate the PhD pursuit process at top universities abroad. Our highly qualified mentors from prestigious institutes are ready to increase your chances of selection. If you have questions like:
- Why pursue a PhD abroad?
- How to apply for PhDs in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand?
- How to contact professors for PhD positions?
- What are the GPA/percentage requirements for admission to PhD programs abroad?
- How many research papers are needed for admission to top universities?
- Which exams should you prepare for in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand?
- How to write a compelling SOP, cover letter, motivation letter, or research statement
- Is emailing professors necessary to join a PhD program?
Products & Pricing
Many options. Convenient timings.
Module 1 Abroad (Premium for MS and PhD)
Premium Application Support for Bachelor's Students Applying for Direct PhD and MS Programs
- Personalized counsellor for university identification
- Shortlisting of 40 professors
- View Detail
- Mailing to 40 professors
- Shortlisting of 30 universities for MS
- Application submission to 10 universities on behalf of students (MS or PhD, depending on preference)
- Preparation of documentation (CV, 6 SOP/SOR, 3 LOR, personal statement, academic statement, etc.) by experts
- Regular 1:1 interaction with mentors
- Guidance on profile building
- Special interactive session on emerging technologies used in research, such as AI/ML, additive manufacturing, deep learning (complimentary)
- Preparation for 8 interviews (if required)
- Guidance on financial aid and scholarships
- Complete visa guidance, including SOP, visa interview, and other documents
- Comprehensive GRE and IELTS preparation (complimentary)
- Daily Live Classes
- Recorded Classes
- Support from global experienced technical mentors
Module 2 Abroad (Premium for PhD)
Premium Application Support for Master's Students Applying for PhD Programs
- Personalized counsellor for university identification
- Shortlisting of 30 universities
- View Detail
- Mailing to 30 professors
- Application submission to 8 universities on behalf of students
- Preparation of documentation (CV, 6 SOP/SOR, 3 LOR, etc.) by experts
- Regular 1:1 interaction with mentors
- Guidance on profile building
- Preparation for 8 interviews (if required)
- Guidance on financial aid and scholarships
- Complete visa guidance, including SOP, visa interview, and other documents
- Comprehensive GRE and IELTS preparation (complimentary)
- Daily live classes
- Recorded classes
- Support from global experienced technical mentors
Module 3 Abroad (Premium for MS)
Premium Application Support for Bachelor's Students Applying for MS Programs
- Personalized counsellor for university identification
- Shortlisting of 20 universities
- View Detail
- Application submission to 8 universities on behalf of students
- Preparation of documentation (CV, 6 SOP/SOR, 3 LOR, etc.) by experts
- Regular 1:1 interaction with mentors
- Guidance on profile building
- Preparation for 5 interviews (if required)
- Guidance on financial aid and scholarships
- Complete visa guidance, including SOP, visa interview, and other documents
- Comprehensive GRE and IELTS preparation (complimentary)
- Daily live classes
- Recorded classes
- Support from global experienced technical mentors
Module 4 (Guidance + Exam Prep)
Comprehensive Support Throughout the Entire Admission Process
- Guidance for university identification
- Shortlisting of professors
- View Detail
- Mailing to professors
- Guidance on where and how to apply
- Information on required documents
- CV preparation (2 different formats)
- Preparation of 5 SOP/SOR/LOR
- Guidance on financial aid and scholarships
- Regular interaction with mentors
- Complete visa guidance, including SOP, visa interview, and other documents
- Interview guidance (if required)
- Comprehensive GRE and IELTS preparation
- Daily live classes
- Recorded classes
- Support from global experienced technical mentors
Module 5 (Ultimate Guidance Program)
Help with Specific Aspects of the Application Process
- Guidance for university identification
- Shortlisting of professors
- View Detail
- Mailing to professors
- Guidance on where and how to apply
- Information on required documents
- CV preparation (2 different formats)
- Preparation of 5 SOP/SOR/LOR
- Profile building guidance
- Guidance on financial aid and scholarships
- Regular interaction with mentors
- Complete visa guidance, including SOP, visa interview, and other documents
- Interview guidance (if required)
- Daily live classes
- Recorded sessions
- Support from global experienced technical mentors
Module 6 (Pro Exam Prep Package)
Improve Your Test Scores With Global Mentors
- Comprehensive GRE and IELTS preparation
- Daily live classes
- View Detail
- Recorded classes
- Support from global experienced technical mentors
yourpediaglobal@gmail.com
+91-9501773076
Download Brochure
Book a Free Session
