Physics Validate a bachelor of physics from south america (uruguay) to europe / america

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The discussion centers on the challenges of validating academic degrees from one country to another, particularly for those looking to pursue further studies in Europe or the United States. The original poster expresses concerns about the limited job market for physicists in their home country and a desire to focus on research rather than teaching. Responses include links to resources that provide information on recognizing foreign qualifications in the U.S. and the U.K. One participant shares their experience of shifting plans from the U.S. to the U.K. due to more favorable work regulations for students. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding international academic recognition and the potential pathways for students seeking to continue their education abroad.
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Hi...

I am thinking about following my studies in europe or america and i really don't know (and I've no found information on internet about it either) if i can validate my bachelor/degree/PhD from my uni here, to an european or american one; because my possibilities are limited here, to be physicist is not a well-known career, and how you can deduce there're not a lot of jobs involve in the most important fields of the market here and less the ones i'd like to keep on studying, my only chance here is to be a professor practically, but i don't like teaching at all, i'd prefer to research or to be in charge of quality controls

if someone passed by the same situation and does not mind guide me through
i would be very grateful, thanks! i really appreciate it

(i also apologize because my english is not good enough and I've probably made a lot of mistakes in my post)
 
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maurre said:
Hi...

I am thinking about following my studies in europe or america and i really don't know (and I've no found information on internet about it either) if i can validate my bachelor/degree/PhD from my uni here, to an european or american one; because my possibilities are limited here, to be physicist is not a well-known career, and how you can deduce there're not a lot of jobs involve in the most important fields of the market here and less the ones i'd like to keep on studying, my only chance here is to be a professor practically, but i don't like teaching at all, i'd prefer to research or to be in charge of quality controls

if someone passed by the same situation and does not mind guide me through
i would be very grateful, thanks! i really appreciate it

(i also apologize because my english is not good enough and I've probably made a lot of mistakes in my post)

Hi Maurre!

Welcome to PhysicsForums. I found two links that I hope will be of help to you in your search:

Recognition of Foreign Qualifications in the US

http://www.hero.ac.uk/uk/studying/international_students__guide/comparing_qualifications.cfm

Even if it doesn't give you exactly what you want (I didn't study it intensively) then I believe it might be a good place to start looking.

Hope that helps!

PS: Your English is fine...it doesn't matter if you make a couple of mistakes as long as people can understand you :smile: Also remember that there are many people who can speak only one language :wink:
 
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Many thanks! it's been very helpful
 
phyzmatix said:
Hi Maurre!

Welcome to PhysicsForums. I found two links that I hope will be of help to you in your search:

Recognition of Foreign Qualifications in the US

http://www.hero.ac.uk/uk/studying/international_students__guide/comparing_qualifications.cfm

Even if it doesn't give you exactly what you want (I didn't study it intensively) then I believe it might be a good place to start looking.
OMG, thank you very much, I am just about to finish a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and looking to continue my studies abroad (I was firstly thinking about the US, but the processes and eligibility requirements are such a pain in the but, so I decided to go to the UK, where it is legal to work as a student (unlike the US), and I've been looking for a site like this. Too bad this website never showed up at my searches ... it's been VERY helpful, thank you VERY MUCH!
 
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maurre said:
Many thanks! it's been very helpful

Eliva said:
OMG, thank you very much, I am just about to finish a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and looking to continue my studies abroad (I was firstly thinking about the US, but the processes and eligibility requirements are such a pain in the but, so I decided to go to the UK, where it is legal to work as a student (unlike the US), and I've been looking for a site like this. Too bad this website never showed up at my searches ... it's been VERY helpful, thank you VERY MUCH!

Glad to be of service! :biggrin:
 
Barton Zwiebach, a well respected MIT faculty member), is an example of someone who did a physics Ph.D. in the U.S. (at Cal Tech with Murray Gell-Mann) after studying in South America (engineering in Peru).

http://web.mit.edu/physics/facultyandstaff/faculty/barton_zwiebach.html
 

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