u/Certain_Scallion2452

I have applied to a few PhD studentships (open to and fully funded for home and international students). I want to understand how competitive the process is (I know it is difficult to get in, but what if the uni is not famous like Oxbridge and the project is niche?). What the realistic chances of success might be (have applied to unis like Nottingham/Abertay/Surrey/De Montford). Can someone also please tell me if home applicants are preferred over international ones?