Grades, thesis and supervisor

Your grades and thesis still matter after admission. They decide scholarships that are renewed each year, PhD admission later and sometimes job offers. Treat the thesis or final project as your strongest portfolio piece.

Choose a topic that connects to the jobs or research you want next, and agree milestones with your supervisor. Learn the local rules on academic integrity early, meaning honest work and fair credit to others. They cover plagiarism (using someone else's work without credit), collaboration and the use of AI tools.

These rules differ between universities and are enforced strictly. Ask for help early from writing centres and office hours.