PhD Student Guides

Working while you study (or, in search of cash and kudos). Whatever else you do in your time as a PhD student, you must exploit the status it affords as much as possible.

Universities often have funding available for their PhD students, with support ranging from full studentships to fee waivers, small grants and other partial funding. Our guide explains the kinds of award an institution might offer and shows you where to start looking for them.

Many top universities run brand campuses overseas. These kinds of 'transnational education' opportunities allow you to study for an international PhD without actually leaving your home country.

There's no reason why the best opportunity for your PhD should be local to you. So don't assume it will be. Look at some of the reasons to consider an international doctorate..

Asian universities combine rich traditions with high-tech facilities and unique research opportunities in stunning settings. Our guides cover the full breadth of opportunities for PhD study in Asia, with information on universities, doctoral programmes and funding options.

African universities are conducting more and more internationally respected research, with excellent PhD opportunities. Our guides introduce PhD study in Africa.

Australia and New Zealand may be a long way to travel for a PhD, but their universities attract thousands of international students.

From prestigious US graduate schools to innovative and multicultural programmes in Canada, our guides introduce PhD study in North America.

Europe is home to historic universities and excellent international PhD opportunities. Our guides explain fees, funding and applications with additional information on the Bologna Process, ECTS credits and visa requirements.

In short, yes. You can do a PhD without a Masters - but it does depend on a few other factors. We'll take a deep dive into this question in this guide.