PhD students have completed undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Most students have completed an MPhil or Masters by Research. Many students have already started their careers
Postgraduate degrees include master's, professional, and doctoral programs. US Census Bureau shows postgraduate degree holders doubled since 2000. More than 21 million Americans have master's degrees
PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy, the highest academic degree. Combines general field knowledge with specific subtopic mastery. Typically takes 4-7 years to complete. Requires dissertation or original research project
PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy, a globally recognized postgraduate academic degree. Degree requires extensive original research and thesis submission. Traditionally takes 3-4 years of full-time study. Some programs accept published papers or coursework as additional requirements
Founded in 1855 as Swiss Federal Polytechnic School. Has 22 Nobel laureates, 2 Fields Medalists, 3 Pritzker Prize winners. Ranked #7 in QS World University Rankings 2025
Postgraduate education consists of degrees and qualifications pursued after undergraduate studies. Structure varies by country and institution, with "graduate school" common in North America. Original research is common in humanities, sciences, and social sciences