For UK ‘local’ students, PhD tuition fees are between £3,000 and £6,000 per academic year. For 2021/22 programmes, most universities choose £4,500 a year within this range. Although this number may seem strange, it is widely accepted as the benchmark set by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for UK universities.
Unlike UK applicants, fees for international students are not at the indicative level set by UKRI. Following the implementation of Brexit, EU and other international students now have the same fee rates. International students will find that their tuition fees are higher than those of local students. For example, at the time of writing, the average annual tuition fee for a PhD at the University of Dundee for local students doing a PhD in Engineering is £4,486. The same average for international students is £22,950.
What are the salaries of PhD students?
The average cost of a PhD in the UK is around £20,000 per academic year for UK students and £40,000 for international students. To offset the cost of doing so, many students wonder if a doctorate salary is commensurate with the doctorate.
The salary of a doctoral student is determined by three factors: whether he is a teaching assistant, a research assistant or a doctoral holder with a scholarship. Depending on which of the three categories a student belongs to, he will receive an income during his studies, but the amount will be significantly different.
Comparison of the minimum salaries of doctoral students (before tax) in Europe
The average salary of a doctoral student in Europe is €2,600 per month.
It is important to note that this number includes all different fields and not just science or technology. The values listed here include minimum salaries for doctoral fellowships and funded positions.
The average salary of a doctoral student in Europe varies according to countries and universities. The highest average salary was found in Denmark at €49,802 per year and the lowest in Ireland at €16,000 per year.
Sweden
If you are thinking of doing a PhD in renewable energy or a related field, Sweden is the best choice. Data shows that almost 56% of the energy consumed in Sweden in 2019 came from renewable sources.
The best thing about doing a PhD in Sweden? It’s free for everyone – including international students. (Note that free tuition does not apply to non-EU/EEA students undertaking bachelor’s or master’s studies.)
Table of Contents
- The Doctoral Programs and Best Fully Funded Universities
- University of Chicago, Department of Anthropology
- Harvard University, T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Stanford University, Graduate School of Education
- Duke University, Trinity College of Arts and Sciences
- Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Business
- Northwestern University, Graduate School
- Columbia University, Teachers College
- , Department of Engineering & Applied Science
- Emory University, College of Arts and Sciences
- IICSE University
- How To Get A PhD Online For Free
- Key Results
- Frequently Asked Questions About a Fully Funded PhD
- Can a PhD be free?
- How can I get a fully funded PhD?
- Can I do a PhD in the US for free?
What Does Full Funding Mean?
- University of Chicago, Department of Anthropology
- Harvard University, T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Duke University, Trinity College of Arts and Sciences
- Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Business
- Northwestern University, Graduate School
- California Institute of Technology, Department of Engineering & Science Applications
- Emory University, College of Arts and Sciences
- IICSE University
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) Columbia University, Teachers College
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