Who is using a sh*ty word in the first place? First read the post thoroughly and then comment. All I want to state is the quality and hardness of PhD work is irrespective of the country in which the student is studying. Some of the Uni, not all, do require you to maintain A average to pass the Master's or PhD degree. Well said Contour. If you are working in a dream-project then why bother wasting your precious time going after Kumar Basnet.