I'm a third-year PhD student in applied mathematics at a Canadian university, focusing on a particular scientific field. Having nearly completed all my coursework and passed my comprehensive exam, I'm at a pivotal point in my program.
Recently, my supervisor received an offer from MIT, suggesting that I transfer there with him. According to the information on the MIT Web site, transferring credits is feasible but seems contingent on a strict one-to-one mapping with MIT's course requirements. The website lacks detailed information on this process. I'm concerned that any degree requirements misalignments might require me to take additional courses, extending the duration of my PhD — a situation I cannot afford due to personal circumstances and finances.
Has anyone here undergone a similar transfer, particularly to MIT? I'm particularly interested in understanding how flexible the credit transfer process might be and whether there's any leeway in aligning degree requirements that don't exactly match. Any insights or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Alternatively, could there be other possible venues that do not involve my transfer and losing my supervisor? I don't want to lose my supervisor near the end of the PhD. I also know that working remotely with my supervisor won't work well, as they are inefficient with remote stuff.
