UK

23,000 USD per year

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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.

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Universities in the UK offer three major intakes for students – September, January and April.

 

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USA 

28,000- 40,000 USD per year

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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.

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• 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

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Malaysia

7,380- 9,840 USD per year

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A doctorate in Malaysia can take between three and five years, but it is often closer to three years

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• February 

• April

• September

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Australia

10,060- 26,600 USD per year

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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.

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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

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Canada 

28,000- 40,000 USD per year

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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.

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• 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.

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New Zealand

8,000 USD per year

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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)

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• Semester 1: February to June.

• Semester 2: July to November.