These Countries Offer Best Programs for PhD Studies

Usually most of Pakistanis go abroad for education after they completed their undergraduate studies. Studying postgraduate programs is also more common around the world. Postgraduate includes Master/MPhil and Post doctorate programs. I have mostly talked about undergraduate studies and MPhil programs in my articles. Today’s article is dedicated to scholars who wish to study PhD in a foreign country.

All 40 countries that are study abroad destinations, offer PhD programs. If you study PhD, most of your expenses are taken care of by university. Scholars studying PhD are not only provided proper supervisors but in addition, they are given grants instead of taking tuition fees from them. In this article, I have shared the best countries that offer most facilities to PhD students.

Germany:

Germany is a country that, despite being Non-English, has proved itself one of the best places for higher education. To create its position among the world’s best higher education system, Germany knew that English language is very important that is an international language though German is the official and native language of Germany. Students all around the world who wish to study abroad have communication skills in English but a very few may have a little idea of German language. Germany is best place for higher education among Non-English countries. Germany is currently the fifth most popular study abroad destination with the fifth biggest population of international students.

Germany provides both, Individual Classical Doctoral programs in which you work on research with a supervisor and Structured Doctoral programs where you follow a program with group of PhD students. There is no shortage of grants, scholarships and paid PhD programs where you will be paid to be a university’s student. You can easily find scholarship to start your doctorate in Germany.

Sweden:

The exceptional reputation in educational sector has made Sweden one of world’s top countries to study abroad. Top Swedish universities have their own place in world’s top universities because of modernity in research and development programs. It has more than 60 higher education institutes. Every year a large number of students go to Sweden to make their career.

The reason Sweden is also one of best countries for PhD is because the face that most of the doctorate student there are being paid full time working position to study. In addition, to all the attractions mentioned above, Sweden provides a proper academic and research environment with the best of the facilities to PhD students.

United Kingdom:

If you are thinking of studying abroad then best and most wanted place will be Study in UK for students. Study Abroad in UK for Pakistani Students is considered perfect because of its outstanding study mechanism, a numerous opportunities for every class of people, flexible and relaxing fee structure, professional educational environment in UK’s top universities and colleges, advance research techniques and lots more. Along with excellent educational history it has stable economy, colorful life, and rich cultural heritage. So it will be fun and more interesting to be there for making your career.

United Kingdom provides the biggest range of PhD programs in almost every field possible. Their PhD programs are also longer research focused. United Kingdom can be very expensive country for education but PhD students are almost always provided some sort of scholarships. Professors, researchers and scientist in UK are the best in the worlds that will be your mentors.

Australia:

Australia has some of world’s class universities ranking in one of the best in the world. Their research programs and technologies are one of the best in the world. Australian Qualifications are widely known and accepted. 8 out of 100 top Educational Institutes are in Australia. It is 9th in world University Ranking System. There are more than 1100 well known institutes in Australia that offers more 22000 courses. Australia is also one the best tourist attraction. It has a lot of beautiful places that just leave you speechless and make you don’t want to come back ever again.

Australia is a great country for higher education. Their Postgraduate programs are esteemed worldwide. With the best of the facilities and faculty, Australia is also the most expensive study abroad destination. Even if you study PhD in Australia, you will have to course fee. However, there are a lot of scholarships available especially for PhD students.

United States of America:

n the 2016 ranking USA was ranked the most top country for higher education. It is, after all, home to the most top universities of the world. More than 6 universities in the top 10 universities of world are located in USA. Currently in all fields of education, USA has proved its metal and it is leading in the latest technologies and research. USA is such a country where you can easily find many other foreigners from your country as it is considered a country of immigrants. It has maintained its position for many decades and only United Kingdom has been able to rival its schooling. Most of the students all around the world wish to get the opportunity to study in USA and USA has always welcomed international students with open hands.

With the best universities, most expensive faculties and the title of being best researchers in the world; United States of America is top priority for every PhD student. The scholarships you would find are in America. Doctorate students are always more regarded and provided as many facilities as possible to make their education and research as comfortable for them as possible.

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Written By Usama Ahmed Awan  The Editor of StudyAbroad.pk, Usama is a BZU studied Software Engineer, now  a Teacher, Article Writer, Educational Counselor and Journalist. He has been  writing to assist students selecting the right career path.