Are engineering PhDs easier to get into?

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The discussion revolves around the perceived ease of gaining admission to engineering PhD programs compared to mathematical physics programs. Participants share personal experiences and insights regarding the application process and the factors influencing admission rates.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant, with a background in maths and physics, suggests that engineering PhDs are easier to get into than mathematical physics, based on personal experience in fluid dynamics.
  • Another participant argues that the ease of admission is largely determined by supply and demand for specific graduate programs, indicating that less popular programs may have fewer candidates and thus be easier to enter.
  • Some participants reference a previous discussion on the same topic, indicating that this question has been raised before without a clear resolution.
  • A participant expresses frustration at the repetition of the question and questions the original poster's experience in both fields, suggesting that their perspective may not be fully informed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether engineering PhDs are easier to obtain than those in mathematical physics. There are competing views based on personal experiences and interpretations of the admission process.

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Some participants highlight the importance of credentials and the popularity of programs, but there is no agreement on the implications of these factors for individual experiences.

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Individuals considering graduate studies in engineering or mathematical physics, as well as those interested in the dynamics of graduate admissions in STEM fields.

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from a maths and physics background, are they easier to get into than something mathematical physics? I'm asking because from my experience it was a lot easier, I'm currently enrolled on a PhD in fluid dynamics, (and I am not sure I am enjoying it), but last time I asked on here I was told there isn't really any difference. thanks
 
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Ease of getting into a graduate program is more a supply and demand issue.

If the graduate program is not popular and if you have the credentials then it would be a lot easier than one where there are many candidates.
 
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jedishrfu said:
Ease of getting into a graduate program is more a supply and demand issue.

If the graduate program is not popular and if you have the credentials then it would be a lot easier than one where there are many candidates.
yes, i think that's pretty obvious, but totally avoiding the question at the same time. c
 
binbagsss said:
i did say that but my experience really is the complete opposite so I'm wonderign of anyone else has insights

So you're going to spam then forum with the same question over and over until you get the answer you want? You could have told us that at the beginning.

Or you could have mentioned that in the earlier thread (the technical term for that is "communication") rather than stopping participating in that thread and starting a new one.

And "experience"? You have none - unless you actually have gotten into an engineering PhD program as well as a physics PhD, and in that case, why are you asking?

PS UK English has sentences. You might want to try them.
 
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Thread has been cleaned up a bit, and will remain closed. The OP is on a 10-day vacation from PF, and has been reminded not to start any more threads about this same subject. His questions have been answered in his multiple threads on this subject. Thank you to all who were trying to help him. :smile:
 

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