Hi, I have been offered to do PhD in economies with the University of Barcelona , University of Sydney, and Vitoria University in Wellington. Which university should I choose? My husband will also be joining me so one main criteria for the choice will be for him to find a full time job as he will be the main supporter while I study. He speaks fluent English, Spanish and Russian and his background is in journalism. He will be able to work unlimited hours for the duration of my studies in all 3 countries. This is something I learned which applies only if you are doing a PhD. Please advice. Tuition in Australia is 30k AUD per year, in Barcelona probably no more that 5,000EUR per year and in NZ 5,000 NZD per year. Thanks.
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Well some different factors you need to take into account. Re Barcelona...whilst on the one hand it appears to be the cheapest for tuition fees, on the News this evening, over 17% of the workforce is unemployed (and it's rising), so your husband will find it very difficult to get employment. On the plus side, the life style in Barcelona is very good...the history, the culture, the arts...all in all a very good option, if it was not for the employment factor. Thee tuition fees in Sydney are almost three times that of Barcelona..there too employment is hard to find and...well it's different there. Have never been to NZ, the tuition is quite cheap but not too sure what the employment prospects would be. A difficult decision to make...the best of luck.
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You know, the work situation in Spain right now (in fact, pretty much everywhere) is really difficult! but he sounds really qualified. I'd go for it! I imagine it's a realy good school for economics, (I assume YOU speak fluent Spanish, as I'm pretty sure classes will be offered in Spanish...) ¡Buena Suerte!
