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Queries related to universities, as an institution of higher education that grants academic degrees and provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education.

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Pronouns of professors in Statement of Purpose

In recent years, we have seen the emergence of numerous pronouns beyond the regular he/him and she/her, such as they/them, Xe/xem, Ver/vir, and many more. However, the issue arises when browsing ...
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Do PhD degrees in Germany require government accreditation?

I am an academic from China and I am currently studying the accreditation and quality assurance of German master's and doctoral degrees. However, the existing English literature does not clearly ...
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What countries offer Government-funded Postdoctoral fellowship in EE CS? [closed]

Please, name some countries to offer GOVERNMENT-Funded Postdoctoral fellowship in fields of EE and CS, that can fund independent research. This is, not dependent from the wallet or the personal ...
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About Times Higher Education world university ranking

Recently I have received an invitation from Times Higher Education to participate in their world university ranking survey. In the email it has been said that participation is based on invitation only....
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sending good/bad rec letter without waiving my rights

Would a professor send a recommendation letter whether good or bad to the grad university or the research summer program I am applying to without my permission? if she did not like me in her lab for ...
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Should I collaborate with a potentially manipulative collaborator?

As a young assistant professor (female) in a math-oriented field, I've looped in a former colleague, now in industry, in one of my projects. While he is professional and skilled, a pattern has ...
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How to decide about the university to stay for the future after facing some troubles

In our country working in a state university is regarded as a priviledge. Even when we consider the degrees offered, people accept the state university degrees more. Usually first preference is given ...
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Do university departments take on additional faculty members for existing lab groups?

I am coming into (hopefully) the last year of my PhD and starting to think more seriously about next steps. I am really enjoying my research, as well as several teaching assistant experiences that I ...
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Do all 3 recommendation letters carry equal weight? [closed]

In most of the universities in the USA/Canada, they want 3 letters of recommendation (LOR). I am curious to know do the admission committee reads or reviews all 3 LORs equally or do they give more ...
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What is "Total Possible" in Undergraduate Grade Point Average

While working on a university application, I found the following, please see the image below. Here, what should I write in Total Possible field? Could you briefly explain with an example? Thank you.
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Would it be possible to work as part-time staff in a university research lab?

I was wondering if it's usual(or even possible) to work in a research lab as part-time staff. I would love to just apply for a full-time position, but I cannot leave my current job due to an education ...
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Inquiries about affiliation of some universities to US universities [closed]

In some countries, I have seen that some universities are affiliated to US universities. What is the meaning of this affiliation? Does it have any affect on the educational system and quality of that? ...
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Top 3% in Reference Letter when applying to Yale

I am applying for a master's program at Yale university. My advisor has given me a draft of his reference letter for me. Overall it is a very nice letter, and finishes "[name] always shows great ...
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What does it cost for universities and colleges in the U.S. to sponsor H1B and why many of them don't sponsor H1B?

From what I learnt, many universities do not sponsor H1B for postdocs and would like their postdoc employee to use OPT and J1. I wonder if there is a quota restriction (but academic H1B is non-cap) or ...
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Does a professor emeritus typically retain full health benefits? [closed]

Across four-year universities in the U.S., do professor emeriti tend to receive full health benefits? Do professors ever retain health benefits in retirement? If not, how do retired professors ...
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Why do American universities typically have Scholarships for bachelors but not for masters?

I've heard from many people that America offers full ride scholarships for bachelors students, with enough money that they don't have to put any money from their side. However, such a possibility does ...
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Is it a bad form to ask for extra complimentary copies from academic publisher?

I've published a book based on my thesis with a reputable academic publisher. It turns out that I have to provide 2 more books to my university than I originally thought - they say for archival ...
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Question to professor one week before an exam (as a mathematician)

Assume you took a math class at the university and didn't ask any questions during the lectures. Now, during the semester break, when your exam is also taking place, you are studying from a script ...
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Thesis corrections didn't save

I have been a bit "haunted" by something that happened to me in graduate school. After submitting my MA thesis my advisor and the second reader corrected lots of typographical errors. I ...
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Are there fully-funded Software Engineering Masters degrees in USA for UK students? [closed]

I am looking to get into software development. I have an offer for a Masters with a UK university but it an expensive course and the job market is much better in USA, paying much more generously. ...
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A top German professor practises scientific misconduct according to his own institute's guidelines. What should be done about this?

There is a person who is a very big name in a certain field of a certain science subject. He is a professor at a top German university and also runs a research institution. He gets his postdocs and ...
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Is there any clear evidence that private universities tend to be better than public ones?

I keep hearing from Americans that on average, private universities tend to be better than public ones. This study by Klafke et al. concludes: A recurrent problem reported by the students, especially ...
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France M2 admission [closed]

I have just finished my bachelor’s degree in maths (180 ECTS). I am currently starting my master’s degree in Data Science at the University of Luxembourg. In my first year I will accumulate 60+ ECTS. ...
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Can someone’s degree get revoked if the university has evidence they cheated retrospectively? [duplicate]

I know someone who got caught stealing the exam and cheating. He now practices and sees patients! If I alert the universities to look into it they will see that my information is correct. Will they be ...
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Why do universities delete professor's personal web pages after they leave?

Professor's personal web pages hosted by their institution are crucial sources of information in two ways: to disseminate useful and practical but not publishable information (especially in systems ...
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Should education times include "leave of absences"?

I enrolled in a grad school for two semesters (Fall 2019 and Spring 2020). Because of the Pandemic, I could not continue my studies. I took a "leave of absence" for the next two semesters (...
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Context based teaching

In areas such as information and computer science, what is meant by teaching in different contexts? I have noticed some teaching positions require a document detailing contexts one has taught in. I ...
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Is it dishonest to not list papers published in predatory journals when e.g. applying for a job?

Will someone be considered dishonest if they do not list papers published in predatory journals? I'd like to know in the following scenarios, when applying for a job listing on, e.g. a personal ...
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Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics Double Major [closed]

I am entering University this next semester as a mechanical engineering student, but I need advice about potentially getting a second major (most likely in mathematics). Here are the main points ...
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What are the backgrounds of founders of universities?

Universities have histories behind them. Some are public, others are private. Some are founded by the state, some by political figures in their capacity as public officials or private capacity (for ...
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Continuing Vet School when moving to Germany

I want to move permanently from Romania to Germany and continue my studies along the way. I just finished my third year at the Veterinary School. My question is can I continue it here or do I need to ...
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The Impact of UK University Lecturing Experience on Faculty Positions in Leading Universities Abroad [closed]

Can the experience of being a university lecturer in one of the best universities in the UK enhance the chances of securing a faculty position in top universities in the USA and Australia? ...
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I plagiarised using chatGPT in my thesis, I assume I will be caught and maybe expelled. How do I create a more lenient punishment? [closed]

Of course, the no-brainer is using chatGPT. I have done something atrocious and unjustified. I realize that I have made a massive mistake after handing in my own assignment. I wrote a thesis with one ...
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Salary increase for research assistant in Germany

As per oeffentlicher-dienst the salary of TVL employee is increased, and we are supposed to get some allowance from June 2023, but I have not got any increment. https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tvoed/...
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How to manage thesis professor who is wrong

I am a med school student who is writing her master's thesis. I finished compiling my thesis with all the statistical analyses and wrote them as well. My problem is that today, when talking to the ...
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Why is Lishui University present in so many cities across the globe?

I'm searching for a postdoc and it seems that Lishui University recruits for its departments in Tokyo, Seoul, New York, Sidney etc. Typical job ad looks like this. Not even biggest universities I know ...
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Is it harder to get grants if affiliated with a small private university that is research-obscure?

How much freedom do grant reviewers have to let their scores be influenced by their perception of the applicant's affiliation being "reputable" or not as a research university? I refer for ...
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Ph.D candidate (ABD) in a tough position. Any advice? [closed]

I am an upcoming fourth year doctoral candidate (ABD) in an experimental psychology Ph.D program with a Master's (before matriculation to my Ph.D program) who is expected to wrap up sometime next ...
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Why is the variance in quality between German universities regarded as less than that of America?

From browsing through many threads on Reddit and discussing with people offsite, I find that the general impression is that most German universities are equally good; for example this one. How did ...
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Is it worth doing a second Bachelor's degree?

Currently, I am studying for a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance in Australia. Although I find my program enjoyable, I have a particular interest in mathematics, particularly on the ...
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Why doesn't Germany just raise its requirements to get into a university course?

As a follow up to this question: If large population of students in German universities are failing anyways, why not just require an entrance test for courses? Is there any reason Germany hasn't ...
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Is it Worth it to Pursue a Degree with a Criminal Record?

Recently I went to a job agency that assists people with finding jobs. My career coach encouraged pursuing higher education. The agency is government funded and they basically help people with ...
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Does a private university need to get re-accredited if it moves to a different state?

In the U.S. there is no centralized agency that oversees accreditation of higher education institutions and the power and responsibility of accreditation are decentralized and distributed to various ...
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Why are university drop out rates in the United Kingdom relatively low?

The drop out rates for America and Germany in University are similar at about 30%. I believe a common explanation for both is that there is not enough screening for the people who go into college. ...
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USA undergraduate seeking advice for PhD from Europe [duplicate]

I am hoping someone reading this can help me in this area. I am an Applied Chemistry undergraduate and I want to earn my PhD, however ,the PhD programs in the US are very long spanning about 5-7 ...
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Olaf K. Storaasli Master's/Doctor's Theses, Princeton/Temple University (Schools of Theology) [duplicate]

How can I find a copy of my Dad's Seminary Master's/Doctor's Theses at Princeton/Temple Universities in 1942/1944. His name: Olaf K. Storaasli
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Is a Master's degree in Business and Finance from a university in Poland a respected degree in Germany?

I have been accepted to a Master's program in Business at a top University in Poland. I looked up on Anabin and I do see this university listed there, but this of course is not the whole picture. I ...
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Are there drawbacks to taking 4+ years for a PhD? [duplicate]

I am a 3rd year PhD student. I am being pushed by my supervisor to apply for scholarships which will lengthen my PhD by two or even four more years. I enjoy what I do, and I have had good outcomes so ...
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How can I evaluate whether a school has developed a poor reputation?

I'm a father trying to help my son understand his college options. My son is looking at a liberal arts school in the United States that used to be quite competitive. From the college statistics web ...
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I am a Masters student and my supervisor has been ignoring my email [duplicate]

I have a group project due next month and I have had to deal with a difficult partner. This is for my dissertation and I have spent the academic year working on it mostly alone with some input from my ...
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