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University
Characteristics and tasks
Structure
Public and Private universities
Tuition fees
Academic educational pathway
Bachelor
Master
PhD
Lists of universities
Africa
Asia and the Middle East
Europe
Latin America
North America
Oceania
Best universities worldwide
World University Ranking
World Ranking 2019
Blog
PhD programs are doctoral programs that lead to a PhD degree, i.e. the highest postgraduate degree. Obtaining a PhD degree typically also involves authorization to teach at a university. Admission requirements vary according to the respective country’s educational system. Minimum requirements include a cum laude Master’s degree. The duration of a PhD program is three to five years.