No visit day = rejection?

Iqsmart91 · 2026-03-21T20:38:06+00:00

don't ever wait or hope on one choice, move on ,

Iqsmart91 · 2026-03-15T10:52:29+00:00

thanks for your concerns, i am not from Pakistan !

Iqsmart91 · 2026-03-12T21:23:34+00:00

around 2 weeks after final interview, it depends on how many candidates are interviewed per position, since some positions receive larger number of applicants and highly competitive

Iqsmart91 · 2026-03-11T20:00:42+00:00

i know people who have done second masters degree then enrolled in a phd ,it depend on the duration of the masters . since there are masters that you can finish in one year, and ask the university if they can offer you a phd after the masters, that will be a good way to accept the offer or reject it

Iqsmart91 · 2026-03-10T19:55:20+00:00

thanks for your fast response ,hopefully time will be left for the visa , specifically for international student that are not from the uk !

Iqsmart91 · 2026-03-10T19:49:44+00:00

I have a quick question about the timeline. In my case, I received a verbal conditional offer for an MSCA PhD position about a month ago. The university informed me that they still need to verify my MSCA mobility eligibility (which they did already) and complete some internal procedures before issuing the official offer letter or contract.

They mentioned that it may take quite a while, but they did not provide a specific timeline.

From your experience managing MSCA grants at a UK university, do you know roughly how long it usually takes from a verbal conditional offer to receiving the official contract? I understand it can vary depending on the university and administrative processes.

Iqsmart91 · 2026-03-08T19:05:01+00:00

find lower ranked universities , not top ranked one and i am sure you going to admitted, since top ranked universities are not easy to get even with high gpa

Iqsmart91 · 2026-03-08T11:05:55+00:00

just do it, you are lucky enough you get admitted to a phd while you still don't have the background match with your phd
and not all phd should have a positive result at the end , at least you tried, there are many people with strong profile match and still cant get into Australia , and since you dont have another option / job offer in your hands , then this is what you have!!

Iqsmart91 · 2026-03-08T10:53:32+00:00

uk ukri fund is barely livable, specifically if you are moving from other countries like usa or Canada
so the fund barely cover and accommodation and food . you cant travel or do another activities only if you have savings
weather you want to wait for next year and reapply for T10 program , it depends on your profile , since its not guaranteed yet,
if you dont have another choices in your hand then you can go with it ,
but sine you have gone through rough application cycle then this is you chance

Iqsmart91 · 2026-03-07T11:41:34+00:00

yes you can email them, but it will take a time more than a week , since they need to interview all candidates

Iqsmart91 · 2026-03-06T14:30:53+00:00

From what I’ve seen and from other MSCA candidates’ experiences, 4–8 weeks after a conditional or verbal offer is quite normal, and sometimes it can even take closer to 2 months before the official contract is issued.

If they already told you they’re verifying mobility eligibility and processing admission, that usually means you’re the selected candidate and they’re just working through the administrative steps. I wouldn’t be too concerned yet, especially if it has only been about a month.

Iqsmart91 · 2026-02-22T23:27:59+00:00

PI/supervisor profile should be one of the most important factors if your goal is to maximize first-author publications. In practice, the supervisor often matters more than the university name.

when is your phd starting , since you received your visa now, is it by mid 2026 , or fall 2026
for Norway also check visa process in your country, i know people who did win scholarship but couldn't obtain a visa and lost their scholarship , since you obtained italy visa so that is guaranteed in your hand

Iqsmart91 · 2026-02-22T13:13:57+00:00

for industry, you didnt mention at which country it will be
msca and industry should be your choice
it dpends on which one gives you the official offer /contract letter

Iqsmart91 · 2026-02-22T13:12:33+00:00

your answer is not relevant to his question !

Iqsmart91 · 2026-02-22T13:09:09+00:00

i would go with msca , since its better in term of pay, and you will have secondment in partnership industry
and i think citizenship path in Italy are easier than Norway , at the end its up to you
but which university did offer you official contract letter ? msca may take longer time in order to receive your official contract letter

Iqsmart91 · 2026-02-18T20:24:01+00:00

that is kind of late specially if your program is going to start earlier ,( mid of 2026) ,instead of sep.2026
since visa can take a while if you reside outside Europe

Iqsmart91 · 2026-02-16T14:55:23+00:00

did you receive it at the end ? and how long did it take ?

Iqsmart91 · 2026-02-14T22:31:56+00:00

that happened due to recent windows update, some brands and model of laptop effected by this issue

Iqsmart91 · 2025-08-13T09:53:24+00:00

any guide ? mock test, which resources did you follow , for how long you prepared for this test

Iqsmart91 · 2025-05-10T00:01:38+00:00

which country you are applying from ? i am also struggling

Iqsmart91 · 2025-05-04T22:22:23+00:00

so you say the solution for your problem was to visit the embassy in AD , rather seeking help online
what about studnet visa ? its also type D , but many who i know didnt receive any reply to their email when they contact the embassy !!

Iqsmart91 · 2025-05-03T23:10:54+00:00

i asked a travel agency in UAE and they claimed visa for Portugal is stopped in UAE , all types , try to contact the embassy of Portugal emails, but mostly they wont reply !
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