Most specifically I want to apply for Max Planck Institute for Computer Science. However, I am leaning towards earning a PhD in an unranked university because I feel comfortable with my supervisor and he is extremely helpful.
Do research institute in Europe reject unranked PhDs? Is it possible for them to accept me?
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People will tell you that it doesn’t matter…. it does.
Network and resources matter A LOT, and unranked programs have neither. I’d recommend going top 20-30 programs in your field.
Networks matter and in ranked universities, you have networks.
Impossible? No. Hurts? yes absolutely.