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PhD Course Fees

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  • 14-10-2013 11:07pm
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    sheff the ref
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    Which Universities offer the lowest fees?

    Distance Learning is an option. Currently completing a Masters in ICT in Education and casually looking at options beyond this


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    Ravelleman
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    I wouldn't make the cost of fees my only criterion when deciding where to do a PhD. Finding a suitable supervisor, for example, would be more important, in my opinion, as would finding an institution with the resources required for your research.


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    sheff the ref
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    Taking into account supervisors etc., If you are getting a PhD for €1000 less in one institution, it obviously saves €4000 over the life of a 4 year PhD


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    innad
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    sheff the ref wrote: »
    Taking into account supervisors etc., If you are getting a PhD for €1000 less in one institution, it obviously saves €4000 over the life of a 4 year PhD

    A chunk of which you could end up spending on inter-library loans if your chosen institution doesn't subscribe to the journals you need, for example. I would definitely be more concerned about potential supervisors and available resources.


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    djpbarry
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    sheff the ref wrote: »
    Taking into account supervisors etc., If you are getting a PhD for €1000 less in one institution, it obviously saves €4000 over the life of a 4 year PhD
    Which is peanuts in the grand scheme of things. As said above, there are far, far more important things to consider when choosing an institute/supervisor for a PhD.


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    sheff the ref
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    Thanks for the feedback, points worth noting.

    What percentage of publications are available online these days? Someone casually mentioned recently that some of the UK institutions allow you to do a PhD for far less than here. Also the University of South Africa is being touted for a fraction of the fees but that may well bring it's own issues. Has anyone heard likewise?


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    avalon68
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    sheff the ref wrote: »
    Thanks for the feedback, points worth noting.

    What percentage of publications are available online these days? Someone casually mentioned recently that some of the UK institutions allow you to do a PhD for far less than here. Also the University of South Africa is being touted for a fraction of the fees but that may well bring it's own issues. Has anyone heard likewise?

    As mentioned above, you really shouldn't choose a PhD based on cost of fees. The reputation of the university and of your supervisor should be the most important consideration. A PhD from an unknown University, with a second rate supervisor isnt worth the paper its printed on. In the grand scheme of things, a few thousand euro is a drop in the ocean. Its also worth noting that you would probably be more likely to obtain funding for your PhD at a reputable university with a good supervisor.


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