What is a PHD?
A PhD degree often entails students completing unique and significant study in a certain topic or subject on their own before writing a thesis that is publishable.
What is a postgraduate degree
A postgraduate degree is a type of qualification that is completed after an undergraduate degree.
UK
23,000 USD per year
Full-time PhDs typically last three or four years, while part-time PhDs last six or seven. However, the thesis deadline can be extended by up to four years at the institution's discretion. Indeed, many students who enrol on three-year PhDs only finish their thesis in year four.
Universities in the UK offer three major intakes for students – September, January and April.
USA
28,000- 40,000 USD per year
In the USA a PhD can take as long as eight to 10 years, but for most students studying full time, it usually takes five to six years. Students who already have a masters degree in an appropriate subject might find that they are able to complete their PhD in four or five years, rather than in five or six years.
- The Fall intake starts in the month of September
- Spring: Starts in the January; it's best if you miss the September intake.
- Summer: Available for limited programs and colleges, the Summer intake usually starts around May
Malaysia
7,380- 9,840 USD per year
A doctorate in Malaysia can take between three and five years, but it is often closer to three years
- February
- April
- September
Australia
10,060- 26,600 USD per year
In Australia, a full-time PhD normally takes three years. Some students take longer, but this usually depends on registration and funding arrangements. Part-time PhDs in Australia can take up to six years, but this mode of study isn't normally available to international students.
Australia usually has two intakes, February and July. A few Universities offer multiple intakes in September and November as well. Universities take around 4-6 weeks to process the applications for the July intake Australia.
Canada
28,000- 40,000 USD per year
Although PhD programs in Canada are typically designed to last about four years, it is more realistic to expect that you will finish your doctorate in five or more years.
- Fall: A popular intake among Indian students, The Fall intake starts in the month of September.
- Winter: Starts in January; it's best if you miss the September intake.
- Summer: Available for limited programs and colleges, the Summer intake usually starts around April and May.
New Zealand
8,000 USD per year
A New Zealand doctorate normally takes three to four years of full-time research to complete. Part-time options can take longer, but aren't available to candidates on a student visa (this will restrict you to four years of study)
- Semester 1: February to June.
- Semester 2: July to November.