From personal experience, it would be best to avoid China if you could, if your expected career will be outside of the region. (Although the Unis in the mainland and HK rarely hire their own, as a foreign degree carries more capital to attract students.) I know many who graduated from University of Hong Kong with thesis awards, glowing letters of recommendation and publications that exceed what is expected of entry-level in US & UK, however employers are hesitant at the quality of the degree. Rejected at every place, even for part-time hours. And this is for Hong Kong, which passes the world rankings for mainland universities. Academic scholarship is also tightly controlled in China, I think Cambridge University Publishers got pulled out once, as well as blackouts for some journals. This would greatly restrict your freedom of research and writing. This has happened in Universities in the mainland that have strong links to the UK unis, but unfortunately must play by the rules of Beijing. So, there are several long-term factors that may help you in your decision.
I don't think there are fees for the fourth year, aka "write up year"? But yes, you'd need to be able to support yourself during that time. In my immediate cohort, 3 of 5 have finished (as in submitted) in the 3 years, and I could have too if I'd have pushed, so it is definitely do-able. May depend on your area though and some supervisors expect you to use the write up year. Something to discuss early on if you're less keen on that.
Yeah i should check with my supervisors then how the 4th year would be handled.
Thanks for all your insights. :))) I’m glad to hear opinions here and there. It opens up my mind to make a better decision
Even tho, I have no clue between wich to choose. UK or Austria. But I hope I make a good decision in the end that I won’t regret.
Many thanks :)
Could you visit the two cities? You might just way prefer the feeling of one of them, and kinda see yourself living there! All best!
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