r/PhDAdmissions is a subreddit with 22k members. The community frequently discusses phd, application, advice, research, and admissions, and the most common flair used is advice, application review, and discussion.
A place for PhD applicants and current students to share advice, victories, commiserations, and more!
Popular Topics in r/PhDAdmissions
#1
Phd
247 posts
#2
Application
142 posts
#3
Advice
117 posts
#4
Research
32 posts
#5
Admissions
18 posts
#6
Phd Program
18 posts
#7
Phd Application
18 posts
#8
Interview
16 posts
#9
Professor
14 posts
#10
Masters
12 posts
Flair Used in r/PhDAdmissions
#1
Advice
: "18 replies from potential PhD supervisors: mostly "not taking students". Is this just how it is?"
71 posts
#2
Application Review
: "Feedback on my PhD motivation letter (HCI / Human-Centered AI)"
9 posts
#3
Discussion
: "How competitive is my profile for a funded PhD in Europe, the UK, or the Middle East without publications?"
6 posts
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Last updated: August 13, 2026