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I have assumed here that I won't have issue with Netherlands. This is based on my interaction with professor and because it matches my main area of interests. But, you are right, there can be such a scenario and I will give it a very small percentage. @MathCat: Thanks. I will do that. I will look at the profile of recent graduates and compare. Doing research internship may also help in new applications and you are right.

The Ireland one is slightly higher ranked but I would say not much difference. I am not 100% sure whether good performance means PhD seat will be offered. That is why I have dilemma. If I was sure, I would have taken the risk.

Hi, I have a fully funded PhD offer from a University at Netherlands in Computer Science. The professor is very nice and the research topic also matches my main area of interest. The university is a second tier university i.,e ranked around 100 in the world for computer science (though I am not sure how accurate these rankings are). The alumnis of the professor have got in to decent post-doctoral positions. He has recently started a startup and i am worried that his attention may be directed towards that. That is the only negative point. I have another offer at Ireland for a research internship. The area matches perfectly and it matches even my sub-area. But, only after the internship, PhD offer will be confirmed. The professor is new but is working on latest and interesting research topics. There is a certain amount of risk factor. He also said that PhD offer will be decided only after the internship based on performance and fit. I need to apply again if I don't get PhD seat. I did a research internship previously at a different place and I did not like the area and I did not accept the PhD offer. I had to spend efforts again in applying and I had to explain why I did not join there. Also that professor did not give me a positive feedback when some people asked for reference. I think it is straight forward to accept the one at Netherlands. But, the Ireland offer matches my interests more perfectly. I just want to hear what others have to say.