u/Armfan17

Hi community, I was wondering how one can be accepted for a PhD in a European university. Is it possible to do a phd in a prestigious university without having studied there in the past? I have done over 30 applications and although I seem to have the right skills, I have zero callbacks. I have internship experience in a big company, relevant thesis in most cases and good recommendation letters but nothing seems to work. My grades are average though, and my university is not very prestigious, which I’m not sure if those are to fault.

Been applying since January after I finished my internship in a big company (1 year). I can’t even find an entry level job anymore. All jobs are advertised for experienced professionals. I have done only 3 interviews with big companies that don’t seem to lead anywhere. I am also applying for PhDs and have applied for over 20 and did not get a single call back.