- #1
Philip Land
- 56
- 3
Hi!
I'm currently applying for a masters program in theoretical physics, more specifically in String and Quantum Field theory.
I will apply for Oxford, Kings college, Imperial college and Perimeter Institute among other universities and institutions.
However, I also want to go to Uppsala University in Sweden, where I know I will get a place. The reason is that they offer great and very rare courses, and it's also very convenient for me in terms of accommodations etc. But this university is generally infamous.
The reason I'm applying for the more famous and prestigious universities above is that I want to have all doors open and good opportunities to take my P.h.D on a good university in UK or USA. In the end of the day, I will learn as much if not more at Uppsala University, but I'm afraid I won't be as attractive PhD candidate as if I instead went to a prestigious university.
My question is, how much does this matter when applying for my PhD? Perhaps those who pick PhD candidates aren't as flattered by the title of the previous university as I believe?
What is your experience?
P.S This is not a thread to discuss whether my choice of study is right,.
Thanks!
I'm currently applying for a masters program in theoretical physics, more specifically in String and Quantum Field theory.
I will apply for Oxford, Kings college, Imperial college and Perimeter Institute among other universities and institutions.
However, I also want to go to Uppsala University in Sweden, where I know I will get a place. The reason is that they offer great and very rare courses, and it's also very convenient for me in terms of accommodations etc. But this university is generally infamous.
The reason I'm applying for the more famous and prestigious universities above is that I want to have all doors open and good opportunities to take my P.h.D on a good university in UK or USA. In the end of the day, I will learn as much if not more at Uppsala University, but I'm afraid I won't be as attractive PhD candidate as if I instead went to a prestigious university.
My question is, how much does this matter when applying for my PhD? Perhaps those who pick PhD candidates aren't as flattered by the title of the previous university as I believe?
What is your experience?
P.S This is not a thread to discuss whether my choice of study is right,.
Thanks!