A comprehensive repository for documenting graduate school applications (Learn), software engineering job opportunities (Work), and the path to financial independence (Earn) across UK, Canada, and Australia. Notion Tip: Import any tracker table from this repo as a Notion Database — all tables use consistent Status (Select), Deadline (Date), and Priority (Select) properties designed for Notion.
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- README.md - Overview & navigation
- academics/ - 📚 Everything academic - Masters & PhD
- README.md - Academics overview & timeline
- uk-masters.md - UK Masters programs
- uk-phd.md - UK PhD programs
- canada-masters.md - Canada Masters programs
- canada-phd.md - Canada PhD programs
- australia-masters.md - Australia Masters programs
- australia-phd.md - Australia PhD programs
- professors.md - Professors to reach out to
- papers.md - Must-read papers & reading list
- timeline.md - Application timeline & deadlines
- work/ - 💼 Everything career - Software Engineering
- README.md - Work overview & strategy
- uk-jobs.md - UK software engineering jobs
- canada-jobs.md - Canada software engineering jobs
- australia-jobs.md - Australia software engineering jobs
- remote-jobs.md - Remote-first opportunities
- companies.md - Target companies database
- salary-guide.md - Salary expectations by region
- timeline.md - Job application timeline
- templates/ - 📋 Reusable templates
- cold-email.md - Cold email to professors
- cover-letter.md - Cover letter template
- cv.md - CV template
- sop.md - Statement of Purpose template
- resources/ - 🔗 Useful resources
- scholarships.md - Scholarship database
- visa-info.md - Visa & immigration info
- tools.md - Productivity tools & links
| Category | Details |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Programs | 38 Masters + 15 PhD programs with tuition, deadlines, requirements |
| Professors | 75 with research areas, emails, contact status tracking |
| Papers | 68 foundational + recent papers across ML, NLP, CV, RL, Security, Systems, Theory |
| Companies | 100+ with visa sponsorship status, salary ranges, application tracking |
| Salaries | Entry to C-level, by city, with GBP/CAD/AUD/USD conversions |
| Visas | Graduate visa, Skilled Worker, PGWP, Express Entry, 485, points systems |
| Scholarships | Chevening, Vanier, RTP, Commonwealth, Gates, and 30+ more |
| Templates | Cold emails, cover letters, CV, SOP with country-specific tips |
| Tools | LeetCode, job boards, resume builders, mock interview platforms, learning resources |
| Timelines | Month-by-month checklists from July 2026 to September 2027 |
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- README.md — Overview & navigation
- academics/ — 📚 Everything academic — Masters & PhD
- README.md — Academics overview & timeline
- uk-masters.md — UK Masters programs (13 programs)
- uk-phd.md — UK PhD programs (7 programs + funding)
- canada-masters.md — Canada Masters programs (10 programs)
- canada-phd.md — Canada PhD programs (7 programs + scholarships)
- australia-masters.md — Australia Masters programs (12 programs)
- australia-phd.md — Australia PhD programs (8 programs + RTP)
- professors.md — 95 professors across 15 universities
- papers.md — 96 must-read papers with reading tracker
- timeline.md — Master application timeline & deadlines
- work/ — 💼 Everything career — Software Engineering
- README.md — Work overview & strategy
- uk-jobs.md — UK software engineering jobs + visa guide
- canada-jobs.md — Canada jobs + Express Entry guide
- australia-jobs.md — Australia jobs + 485 visa guide
- remote-jobs.md — Remote-first opportunities
- companies.md — 100+ target companies with application tracker
- salary-guide.md — Salary expectations by region and level
- timeline.md — Month-by-month job search timeline
- templates/ — 📋 Reusable templates
- cold-email.md — Cold email to professors
- cover-letter.md — Cover letter template
- cv.md — CV/Resume template
- sop.md — Statement of Purpose template
- resources/ — 🔗 Useful resources
- scholarships.md — 60+ scholarships with deadlines
- visa-info.md — Visa & immigration info (updated 2024)
- tools.md — Productivity tools & links
490f5a4 (updated all docs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Programs | 50 Masters + 22 PhD programs — tuition, deadlines, requirements, trackers |
| Professors | 95 across 15 universities — research areas, emails, outreach tracker |
| Papers | 96 foundational + recent papers — ML, NLP, CV, RL, Security, Systems, Theory |
| Companies | 100+ companies — visa sponsorship, salary ranges, application tracker |
| Salaries | Entry to Senior, by city — GBP/CAD/AUD with cost of living context |
| Visas | Graduate visa, Skilled Worker, PGWP, Express Entry, 485, points calculators |
| Scholarships | Chevening, Vanier, Gates, RTP, Australia Awards + 55 more with ISO deadlines |
| Templates | Cold emails, cover letters, CV, SOP — country-specific tips |
| Tools | LeetCode, job boards, resume builders, mock interviews, Notion setup guide |
| Timelines | Month-by-month checklists from July 2026 to September 2027 |
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ⬜ Not Started | Haven't begun |
| 🔵 In Progress | Currently working |
| 📤 Applied/Submitted | Application sent |
| ⏳ Waiting/Under Review | Awaiting response |
| ✅ Accepted/Done | Complete or accepted |
| ❌ Rejected/Skipped | Declined or removed |
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 🔴 P1 | Must do — critical deadline or high value |
| 🟡 P2 | Should do — important but flexible |
| 🟢 P3 | Nice to do — low urgency |
| Phase | Period | Key Dates | Action Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research & Prep | 2026-07 to 2026-09 | — | IELTS, research programs, identify professors |
| Applications | 2026-10 to 2026-12 | Nov 3: Chevening; Dec 1: Most Canada; Dec 4: Gates Cambridge | Submit all applications + scholarships |
| Interviews & Decisions | 2027-01 to 2027-03 | Jan-Mar | Interviews, visits, financial decisions |
| Pre-Departure | 2027-04 to 2027-08 | Apr 30: Australia Awards | Visa, housing, banking, flights |
| Start | 2027-09 | Sep | Begin program or start job |
| Country | Degree | Duration | Post-Study Visa | PR Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 UK | MSc, MRes, DPhil | 1 yr (MSc), 3-4 yrs (PhD) | Graduate Visa: 2 yrs (MSc), 3 yrs (PhD) | → Skilled Worker → ILR |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | MSc, PhD | 1-2 yrs (MSc), 4-5 yrs (PhD) | PGWP: up to 3 yrs (open permit) | → Express Entry → PR |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | MSc, MPhil, PhD | 1-2 yrs (MSc), 3-4 yrs (PhD) | 485: 2 yrs (MSc) / 4 yrs (PhD) | → 189/190 → PR |
- Start with academics/timeline.md for the full application plan with ISO dates
- Pick your programs from the relevant Masters and PhD files
- Identify professors using academics/professors.md
- Track scholarships in resources/scholarships.md
- Parallel: job search using work/timeline.md
- Import to Notion: Copy tracker tables from each file into Notion databases
Last updated: 2026-06-29 | Next review: Monthly or after major deadline