Thread by @baba_Omoloro

"PhD study in EUROPE".

The diversity of opportunities in Europe is matched by a robust system of qualification recognition and credit transfer, meaning that your degree will be internationally recognised and accepted.

Modern international students often pay surprisingly low fees and study within generously funded higher education systems, with ground-breaking research opportunities supported by the European Union's flagship Horizon 2020 scheme.

Europe's historic and world-renowned universities have always been home to leading scientists, artists and thinkers.

You'll be welcome to follow in their footsteps as a PhD student.

The European Higher Education Area is a network of 48 countries that share a common system for university degrees.

It is made up of all 28 EU members (including the UK) as well as other countries from elsewhere in Europe and Eurasia.

"BOLOGNA PROCESS".

There was an agreement signed in 1999 at the unibo.it/en (Europe’s oldest university) and all "EHEA" members follow this process.

Academic degrees from one "EHEA" country are automatically recognised in others.

This makes it a lot simpler to study abroad in different parts of Europe or to work in another European country with your doctorate.

PhD are recent addition to the "Bologna Process" and fit more loosely within its guidelines.

NOTE: there's still no credit value for a PhD in Europe and individual programmes may include additional training or other elements in addition to your research project.

Benefits of "studying PhD" within the "EHEA".

1. Simplify your entrance qualifications.
2. PhD is recognised across the EHEA.
3. ECTS credits for modules and classes.
4. PhD candidates are treated as early career researchers as well as students.

5. Universities help all students access doctoral education and help develop funding opportunities for them, including industry partnerships and/or employment opportunities.

6. Student mobility and exchange programmes are also encouraged, with opportunities for you to spend time in other parts of Europe during your PhD if this will benefit your research.

Whether you’ll need a visa for a doctorate in Europe will usually depend on two things:

1. Your nationality.
2. Whether the country you wish to study in is a member of the European Union.

NOTE: international students will normally need to apply for a visa to enter a European country as a student. Once there you’ll also need to apply for a residence permit.

You can contact your university’s international office if you aren’t sure about your visa requirements.

International students may pay more to study in Europe, but this isn’t always the case.

Some countries actually charge no fees to any PhD students, regardless of nationality.

PhD programmes are FREE of charge in:

1. Germany;
2. Norway;
3. Iceland;
4. Sweden;
5. Estonia;
6. Czech republic.

NOTE: they are all ZERO EURO for all PhD applicants regardless of your nationality including NIGERIANS.

Eligibility for PhD funding in Europe is usually the same as your fee status. If you pay the same fees as a local student, you will normally be able to access the same funding (such as student loans or other bursaries).

PhD students in Europe also have the potential to benefit from wider funding schemes such as ec.europa.eu/programmes/era…).

This can also help 👇 👇 👇
erasmusintern.org