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by xSwag 4593 days ago
I'm almost certain that a Ph.D. in the UK takes 3-4 years max. Why does it take so much longer in USA?
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You still need to do your masters, "along the way". If I remember correctly, in England, first you do you masters, and then start a PhD. 2 masters + 4-5 phd = 6.

Most European countries require a masters degree before starting, but the PhD is officially supposed to take 3 years (but usually takes 3-4+)