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Questions about the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, including requirements such as dissertations and university programs leading to a Ph.D.

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On agreeing on length of PhD program in advance and three year studies

Here's the basic concept behind the PhD degree: A PhD certifies that you have demonstrated the ability to conduct independent research that produced new results. … It that respect, the PhD is not less certain than the Master's was. …
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On agreeing on length of PhD program in advance and three year studies

And that lack of a structure is not a deficiency, but is the core idea of, and therefore inherent in a PhD program: A PhD certifies that you were able to produce new scientific results independently and … If a PhD program was structured like a Master's program, the PhD degree would only certify the same abilities as the Master's degree you already have, and thus would be pointless. …
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What is minimum GPA for getting PhD in Germany?

Finally, you must be accepted as a PhD student by a professor and he, too, may have additional requirements for accepting you. … You'll also have to contact the professor that you want to act as your PhD supervisor, and apply for a PhD student position (this may be a teaching position, a research project position, or a simple unpaid …
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