Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Austria
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1 week ago
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH in Vienna, Austria is advertising a master’s thesis position in the Reliable Wireless Communication and Sensing research group at the Center for Digital Safety & Security. The thesis topic is “Differentiable Ray Tracing for Radio Propagation Modeling” . The project focuses on advancing differentiable ray tracing for realistic large-scale radio propagation, including either integrating atmospheric refraction models into the Sionna RT framework or learning...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
+11 more
1 week ago
Medical School Berlin
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Berlin Mathematical School (BMS) is advertising a PhD opportunity in mathematics in Berlin, Germany. The school is the graduate school of the Cluster of Excellence MATH+ and a joint initiative of the mathematics departments at Freie Universität Berlin , Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin , and Technische Universität Berlin . The doctoral program is taught in English and covers a broad range of research directions, including geometry and topology , algebraic geometry and number theory , stochastics a...
Computer Science
Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics
+6 more
2 weeks ago
Sambandh Dhal
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
United States
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3 weeks ago
Sambandh Dhal, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, is looking for motivated PhD and Master's students to join the SAGE Lab (Sensing, AI & Green Systems Engineering). The lab works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, sensing, and sustainable systems. Research interests include machine learning and deep learning, uncertainty-aware AI and uncertainty quantification, compute...
Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
+17 more
3 weeks ago
Bowling Green State University
United States
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1 month ago
Bowling Green State University’s Advanced Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (AIMS) Lab in the School of Engineering is advertising 2 thesis-based MS research positions for Spring 2027. The project sits at the intersection of Machine Learning , Deep Learning , Artificial Intelligence , Intelligent & Smart Manufacturing , Supply Chain Systems , Data-driven Modeling , Optimization , and Decision Support . The post emphasizes close faculty mentorship and a strong pathway to PhD preparation, with the...
Computer Science
Data Science
Mechanical Engineering
+10 more
1 month ago
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Living costs in United Kingdom
Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
MonthlyYearly |  United Kingdom |
|---|---|
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Transportation Engineering
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Geomechanics
Pavement Engineering
Non-destructive Testing
Reader in Electrical & Power Engineering
Brunel University London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Power System
Energy Engineering
Distributed Energy
Microgrid Technology
Distributed Generation
Professor of Digital Innovation and Smart Places
Anglia Ruskin University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
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Coastal Engineering
Digital Competence
Technology Innovation
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Heriot-Watt University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
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Computational Neuroscience
Neurodegenerative Disease
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London Business School
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Microeconomics
Optimization Algorithm
Semidefinite Programming
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University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Mathematical Logic
Computational Linguistics
Constraint Programming
Logic Programming
Proof Theory
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.