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Hi,
I was born in england and have recently graduated from an English university with a Masters in theoretical physics. I am considering taking the GRE this october and applying to US grad schools in california.
Firstly, what are the chances of an international student getting funding over there? In england if I did a PhD, then as soon as you are accepted onto the PhD program you are basically garanteed funding of £12,000 per year for 3-4 years of study (no tuition fees etc, more like a job). Does this differ from US grad programs?
Is it usual for US citizens to pay fees and support themselves or is financial aid readily available, like in the UK?
Also, what are the best schools in california, I'm aware of Caltech and Berkeley, any others? what would my chances be to get into somewhere like this?- I graduated with a First class from a mid-level UK university, with an average somewhere in the mid 80's%, and am interested in research in theoretical particle physics.
Finally, how many years undergraduate level study do Americans usually have before grad school in physics or otherwise? the reason I ask is that my friend who I'm thinking of going to the US with has a bachelors(3 years in UK) in biology not a masters, would this be sufficient for grad school for him?
Many thanks,
Lee
I was born in england and have recently graduated from an English university with a Masters in theoretical physics. I am considering taking the GRE this october and applying to US grad schools in california.
Firstly, what are the chances of an international student getting funding over there? In england if I did a PhD, then as soon as you are accepted onto the PhD program you are basically garanteed funding of £12,000 per year for 3-4 years of study (no tuition fees etc, more like a job). Does this differ from US grad programs?
Is it usual for US citizens to pay fees and support themselves or is financial aid readily available, like in the UK?
Also, what are the best schools in california, I'm aware of Caltech and Berkeley, any others? what would my chances be to get into somewhere like this?- I graduated with a First class from a mid-level UK university, with an average somewhere in the mid 80's%, and am interested in research in theoretical particle physics.
Finally, how many years undergraduate level study do Americans usually have before grad school in physics or otherwise? the reason I ask is that my friend who I'm thinking of going to the US with has a bachelors(3 years in UK) in biology not a masters, would this be sufficient for grad school for him?
Many thanks,
Lee