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Hi,
As per your query it seems that you are currently pursuing masters degree through distance education and further wish to pursue Phd from universities abroad.
So regarding this please remember foreign universities do not consider masters degree through distance education for admission in Phd program.
In order to pursue Phd, from universities abroad, you need to first of all make a list of the universities that you aspire for, then send emails to respective course department, asking them to provide you the eligibility criteria and selection procedure for Phd students.
It may take three to six years to complete your PHD, depending on the field you select and your mentor.
The general eligibility criteria for PHD students are as follows:
In majority of the institutes, master's degree is an essential pre-requisite for a Ph.D.
It is important that you have good scores in common entrance tests such as English Language examinations like TOEFL or IELTS.
Internships or other work experience will add to your qualifications.
Ph.D. course work essentially includes research and documentation work. This requires large amounts of money.
In addition to this, you have to consider living expenses for the entire duration of the course. The annual expenses of most Ph.D. students are about $28,000-$40,000 per year.
For your reference find below some of the finest study destination to pursue Phd:
- US.
- UK.
- Canada.
- Australia.
- New Zealand.
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