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On starting a degree program at one university, then moving to another university to complete the degree.

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Transferring to another Ph.D. program

I came here to ask some questions regarding transferring to another Ph.D. program. I am in a top-tier Stat Ph.D. program, under a well-known advisor. However, security problems keep becoming more ...
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Can I transfer to a university in Europe from Turkey?

Currently, I am studying at METU (ODTÜ) Computer Engineering/Science, Bachelor's Degree. I am not happy with the situation here. My department is ABET-accredited, but I am a non-EU citizen. Is it ...
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PhD transfer from European to American University

I am a non-EU PhD student in a European country. I am 5.5 months into my program. However, I am facing a lot of issues adjusting to the social aspect. Due to the virtual nature of the setting, I haven'...
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Transferring to a new PhD program. How to explain lack of ability to find funding in application?

I have completed 1.5 years of a PhD program and I am told now that there is no funding left for me to continue. I am looking for new departments to apply to. How should I explain this situation in my ...
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I'm applying to get a Masters with Transfer and Transient undergraduate semesters during undergrad

After graduating high school, I went to a private out-of-state University for one semester, and it wasn't a good fit (it was a very strict religious institution), and so after the first semester, I ...
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Picking advisor that you will also ask letters from to transfer

I am wondering whether it is worth asking your advisor for a recommendation letter to transfer right away (*). Background: I just finished the 1st year of my math PhD and will reapply to transfer to a ...
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Transferring from phd to masters

Have a question. Is it possible to start phd in a particular stream and then transfer to masters in a different stream ? OR if someone is pursuing phd can they apply for other masters program which ...
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Transfer from a Hungarian to an Austrian University for non European student

Can a non EU student transfer from a Hungarian university, for example Eötvös Loránd University, to an Austrian university, and if yes do you have to go through the same procedure that you would in ...
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Applying to transfer to a different PhD in CS program while still enrolled in a PhD program

I am 1.5 years into my PhD in CS program. I cannot change my program to MS since I already have a masters. My research interests have been diverging from my advisor's and he told me that he might find ...
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Can I attend a PhD program with the intent to transfer my PhD credits to an MS and after 2 years, apply to a better university for a PhD?

I have been admitted to a PhD program at a US university in the department of physics. The department ranking is 100 (according to the US News ranking). In the PhD program, most of the students in ...
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Transferring Universities in Germany Between Intakes (Summer to Winter)

I am an international student from India planning to pursue higher education in Germany. I have a question regarding transferring universities within Germany. If I enroll in a university during the ...
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How to tell new grad advisor that I need to transfer after I just picked his university

So I recently chose between two schools. On the surface they looked really similar but one of them (school 1) was offering my degree in 4.5 years instead of 6 and also had some other specialized ...
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I will apply to another Phd program, and I don't know how to explain my problem with my current program. (phd student)

I posted my problem a few weeks ago here: My advisor has literally no idea what my research is about and I am freaking out (phd student) Now I am considering applying to another PhD program. I am ...
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Accepting a graduate program. Enrollment in two graduate programs? Transferring Universities

I work at University A. I applied to UA's MA program and was accepted. It starts in the summer. Because I already work for UA, my MA is funded and I've already taken several classes at non-degree ...
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Can I re-apply for a new PhD position of a better university if I am currently full funded international student of another university(both in US)?

Can I apply for a new PhD position of a better university(Stanford, Berkeley) in coming fall semester if I am currently international full funded PhD student of another university (both in US)? After ...
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