This might not apply to everyone, but one of the most neglected criteria for Master and PhD programmes generally is whether to do them in the U.S. or in Europe.
The difference is the length of the programme. In the UK for instance, many Master’s programme are often 1 year and PhDs are 3 years. One can sometimes go straight into a PhD from undergraduate.
In contrast, US PhDs are usually 5 years. For people who want to go into academia a longer PhD might make sense, but perhaps for others shorter European style graduate study might make more sense.
This might not apply to everyone, but one of the most neglected criteria for Master and PhD programmes generally is whether to do them in the U.S. or in Europe.
The difference is the length of the programme. In the UK for instance, many Master’s programme are often 1 year and PhDs are 3 years. One can sometimes go straight into a PhD from undergraduate.
In contrast, US PhDs are usually 5 years. For people who want to go into academia a longer PhD might make sense, but perhaps for others shorter European style graduate study might make more sense.