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Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by Halo22: 11:02am On Mar 26, 2020
So ur suggestion in essence is that all should travel overseas for some papers, even when the available resources are not enough for the pursuit of such certificates.
erico2k2:

This is one of the major problems in Nigeria, everybody wants to be a Businessman and think they can do Business, The business people in Nigeria are living in a false Economy cos once a while they suffer the negligence of others.If all business where to be regulated as per the initial basis of doing business, the vast majority of them will shut down!
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by STENON(f): 11:05am On Mar 26, 2020
Keep your money and study PhD in Nigeria.

After 5 years, come back and reedit your post grin

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Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by Coleman14: 11:06am On Mar 26, 2020
3years??I'll be dammed... I won't even think twice... the study environment it's self... and you might be lucky out there...
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by ernecy(m): 11:07am On Mar 26, 2020
Trello:
Hello everyone - I'm not quite sure whether this is the right section to post this.

Anyways, I currently hold a Master's degree and I also recently gained admission into a PhD program in a UK university but with no funding from the school and the estimated total cost of the tuition and living expenses amount to about #16 million for the 3 years.

So, I decided to come seek the opinion of folks here with better experience if it really worth spending this amount in the long run or should I rather invest this amount?

Thank you in advance!
Dude dont throw money away. try Malaysia , UK is overrated

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Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by onukwubesunday: 11:07am On Mar 26, 2020
My dear i would advise u do an indept cost check on phd. #16M can't do phd. It can hardly satisfactory do Msc.
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by Gokoyer0(m): 11:07am On Mar 26, 2020
All those schools do not give free tuition to every Tom, Dick and Harry. You have to get a very good or excellent academic results before being considered for any financial aid by those schools.
kokakola:
There are many European and Asian schools that offer free Tuition/Accommodation scholarship to foreign students for Postgraduate Courses. Search through Google, they usually start the Application around July to December.
Good luck.

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Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by bluefilm: 11:11am On Mar 26, 2020
UK?

Is okay.

But remember to stay there o!

Don't come and be bringing this nyamanyama wey all these UK dey bring come back for us.
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by edoairways: 11:11am On Mar 26, 2020
francescainnoce:
Those that don't have money will say "it isn't worth it"
Those that have the money will say "it is worth it"
The Optimist will say "It is worth it"
The pessimist will say "how can you even think about that"
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As a realist, I would say this: studying for the PhD should have a reason why and that justifies the intention to spend 16 milli. Besides, 16 million is only an estimate. I spent over 20 million now. The UK educational system is very promising and encouraging and why the expense is overwhelming, the quality of education is second to non. Given that you are in line with your study, and with God on your side obviously, you can actually gain more after the completion of your study. Statistically, a lecturer earns at least £35k and above and the remuneration structure is fab! Now, if you don't intend to go into academia or research study, any employer will value your degree; it comes with a handsome package and a very well due respect. Alternatively, you can start your own firm because you will most definitely have an innovative idea during these 3 years programme undoubtedly,
For me, the money counts but contributing to the general body of knowledge is a bolster.
You gave me hope

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Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by Op80: 11:12am On Mar 26, 2020
EmekusTHEgreat:


I was told by an agent friend that Canadian STUDY visas aren't all that easy these days.

Very true. They reject them like mad. Last year alone, I know about 5persons their study visas we're rejected after spending a huge amounts
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by klax(m): 11:12am On Mar 26, 2020
Liorcadin:
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Mannabbqgrill don buy bad market in NL people just don't want to see his post at all.

Mr Mannabbqgrill change yourway before dem skin you alive.
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by gabicon: 11:12am On Mar 26, 2020
Trello:
Hello everyone - I'm not quite sure whether this is the right section to post this.

Anyways, I currently hold a Master's degree and I also recently gained admission into a PhD program in a UK university but with no funding from the school and the estimated total cost of the tuition and living expenses amount to about #16 million for the 3 years.

So, I decided to come seek the opinion of folks here with better experience if it really worth spending this amount in the long run or should I rather invest this amount?

Thank you in advance!

I suppose you are trying to correlate future benefits with present cost? I have had a couple of friends that did their PHD in UK, as a result of their tight work after study policy, a handful of them couldn't stay back to work, also as a result of these policies the UK experienced a drop in international students. Most of these folks ended up in Canada or Australia, breaking into the market there wasn't as easy as they hoped. I will suggest that you choose a location for your PhD which offers opportunities to be able to recuperate your investment, at present the UK doesn't fit that description.

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Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by uche393: 11:17am On Mar 26, 2020
Us is really the best place for PhD cos u can get funding easily and if you do well they will retain you

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Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by Makefav(m): 11:18am On Mar 26, 2020
Trello:
Hello everyone - I'm not quite sure whether this is the right section to post this.

Anyways, I currently hold a Master's degree and I also recently gained admission into a PhD program in a UK university but with no funding from the school and the estimated total cost of the tuition and living expenses amount to about #16 million for the 3 years.

So, I decided to come seek the opinion of folks here with better experience if it really worth spending this amount in the long run or should I rather invest this amount?

Thank you in advance!
its depends on u dear bro/sis, if the money is there I will advice you to go, since money will not be cooked as food, if going to UK with #16m will give u quality of education and satisfaction go for it, and if u have less than 30m why don't u go to school hear be it federal uni, state uni or private uni and invest the remaining money..... If u need business ideas to invest on contact :08063521956.... I have multiple business ideas by God grace just consults me
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by Lymasaba(m): 11:19am On Mar 26, 2020
israelmao:
As they say,If you say education is expensive try ignorance.I have read about some PhD holders in Nigeria driving Dangote's lorries for monthly pay while some ended up as classroom teachers at primary schools.If you have the wherewithal and there are possibilities or prospects of securing well-paid jobs after your PhD programme in UK I believe it worth it.If there are also prospects of working in UK in the course of your study it is also a big plus but if all these are not possible I advise you to invest part of the money in a lucrative business and use some part for your PhD in Nigeria.
Please I u have any PHD looking for lecturing job at university mail me
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by Nobody: 11:19am On Mar 26, 2020
Bolognese:
OP, you have to go back to your drawing board and do your calculation again, so you don’t make a very hasty decision, and get stuck in your second year.

Since you already admit there’s no funding from your Uni, there is NO WAY 16M would be enough for the 36 months of your research (Tuition fee and living expenses). I haven’t added conferences, symposium and seminars which you must attend as a PhD student. And I won’t advice you to actively work (that is depend on 20hours/week) to pay your rent and others, because, trust me, it’ll affect your research!

Your annual tuition won’t be less than £12,000 and living expense about £8,000, which will rise if you stay in London. So you’re looking at £20,000 per academic year.

16M is about £35,000, which means by your second year you’ll be stranded if you don’t get support from your school?

tor shikena
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by eme2015(m): 11:20am On Mar 26, 2020
That money is too much why not seek for scholarship or educational grants
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by desthan(m): 11:20am On Mar 26, 2020
@OP

What have you done with your BSc??

You mean with your added Master Degree you are still a master in nothing, now you are on a quest to bag a PHD.

Even all the renowed billionaire did not posses all this to be master in their chosen field of endeavour.

So tell us, what do you need all these papers for, when you have nothing creative in your mind, not even one idea that can spin billions
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by niyogeol(m): 11:23am On Mar 26, 2020
Mekas2016:
It's better to go on with the PhD, On the long run you will be glad you did providing your course of study is a competitive one.

You would not want to return to Nigeria after spending so much, Even a kitchen porter here earns approximately 800k per month which is more than what an average professors earns in Nigeria.

In Summary take up the opportunity! A person with 100euros in Europe is better insured than a person with 100million in Nigeria.
Take it easy man. At the bolded above, how can a KP earn almost #800k which is about £1600 a month without labouring beyond normal; especially given that study visa has work restrictions during school term? What is the the minimum wage? How many hours a week does/will the person work? Let us be realistic here and stop painting non existing mosaic.

Again, how do you compare someone having €100 in Europe to someone having #100m in Nigeria? Are you for real? Nigeria is not perfect regarding structure and functionality as a country but don't overreach on your assumptions. #100m is about £200,000! Please note that not everyone on this forum is ignorant or uneducated or perhaps not well travelled.

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Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by erico2k2(m): 11:23am On Mar 26, 2020
Halo22:
So ur suggestion in essence is that all should travel overseas for some papers, even when the available resources are not enough for the pursuit of such certificates.
Nop I never said that however you are speaking at ur own level, the OP's level is sure above N16m as you can see.the so-called thing you call papers are like god to others so my friend whatever floats ur boat.
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by erico2k2(m): 11:25am On Mar 26, 2020
niyogeol:
Take it easy man. At the bolded above, how can a KP earn almost #800k which is about £1600 a month without labouring beyond normal especially given that study visa has work restrictions during school term? What is the the minimum wage? How many hours a week does the person work? Let us be realistic here and stop painting non existing mosaic.

Again, how do you compare someone having €100 in Europe to someone having #100m in Nigeria? Are you for real? Nigeria is not perfect regarding structure and functionality as a country but don't overreach on your assumptions. #100m is about £200,000! Please note that not everyone on this forum is ignorant or uneducated or perhaps not well travelled.
Bro in today's world,I don't think anyone earns below £1800 full-time employment as a Nigerian living abroad! Cleaners earn above that in some instance let alone kitchen porter!
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by Urchman200: 11:26am On Mar 26, 2020
post=87770686:
Normally, you should look at the salary scale of the people doing what you will get to be doing after you are through with your 3 years PhD program, juxtapose it and weigh your options if it is worth it.

That is the only reasonable thing we can advice you right now with the little information you gave up there.

All the very best.
does ur type of job on naiaraland require school cert?
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by vertueptime: 11:30am On Mar 26, 2020
Trello:
Hello everyone - I'm not quite sure whether this is the right section to post this.

Anyways, I currently hold a Master's degree and I also recently gained admission into a PhD program in a UK university but with no funding from the school and the estimated total cost of the tuition and living expenses amount to about #16 million for the 3 years.

So, I decided to come seek the opinion of folks here with better experience if it really worth spending this amount in the long run or should I rather invest this amount?

Thank you in advance!


Use 5m to buy a good FG job , work for two yrs, apply for phd use 3 m to runs it, the office will pay for u, there u have it, ul stil have change to flex atound

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Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by ViktorCash: 11:32am On Mar 26, 2020
Depends on the course
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by niyogeol(m): 11:33am On Mar 26, 2020
erico2k2:

Bro in today's world,I don't think anyone earns below £1800 full-time employment as a Nigerian living abroad! Cleaners earn above that in some instance let alone kitchen porter!
I want to assume you live or have lived abroad? If yes, can you kindly enumerate the numbers? Stating minimum wage, hours worked, income after tax and cost of living.

To the best of my knowledge, wages in Europe are not as high as what is obtainable in North America, save for Mexico. For the UK in question, how much is the average entry pay for a graduate? Except for a few who earn big bucks working for USA companies in the UK or the oil industry.

I look forward to your figures. Cheers.

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Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by bigerboy200: 11:35am On Mar 26, 2020
If u have that kind of money abeg go Canada. At least u have a better chance of settling there as compared to the UK.
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by mechanics(m): 11:36am On Mar 26, 2020
Is much Na, Nigeria is preferable.
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by obstead200(m): 11:41am On Mar 26, 2020
kunlesmiles:
You can easily make your money back, if you are having your PhD in one of d STEM courses, and have a chance of working in Europe, but if you will be returning to Nigeria after ur PhD, then I will suggest u get funding(scholarship).16M is a whole lot of money bro, but again maybe you a from a very wealthy family. Wish you d best.
gospel truth.

If you can get to stay back in the UK and work, then it's worth it.
If not, bros, get funding or stay home
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by Bolognese: 11:42am On Mar 26, 2020
If you’re doing a lab - based research, and if your supervisor is a difficult person, trust me it will affect you.

If he does 8 hours per week and earns minimum wage of £8.21/hour, that will barely cover his transport to and from work/Uni, rent and feeding for the month.

BabbanBura:


Excellent analysis but he will be able to commit 8hrs per week to work after he must have settled in fully after his first year and augment the 16m. Alot of us did that while studying and that doesn't affect our research at all. Infact it helped us build work experience in am advanced work setting which is lacking back here in Naija.
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by 198800Mam(m): 11:43am On Mar 26, 2020
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Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by Stillthebest: 11:44am On Mar 26, 2020
kiss

Yes it is worth it if you can find yourself in th Red chamber asap.
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by winta2008: 11:45am On Mar 26, 2020
vertueptime:



Use 5m to buy a good FG job , work for two yrs, apply for phd use 3 m to runs it, the office will pay for u, there u have it, ul stil have change to flex atound

How can someone buy a Federal job?
Re: Is Spending N16M On A 3-Year Ph.D In The UK Worth It? by thesmallgod(m): 11:45am On Mar 26, 2020
helinues:
After getting the certificate, if you work with your profession, would you be able to make N20m in 3 years as salary and other packages?

If no, think twice
He can earn that if he sees post doc

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