In the context of the Doctor of Philosophy and other similarly titled degrees, the term "philosophy" does not refer to the field or academic discipline of philosophy, but is used in a broader … See more

Detailed requirements for the award of a PhD degree vary throughout the world and even from school to school. It is usually required for the … See more

The UNESCO, in its International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), states that: "Programmes to be classified at ISCED … See more

PhD graduates represent a relatively small, elite group within most countries — around 1.1% of adults among OECD countries. Slovenia, Switzerland and Luxembourg have higher numbers of PhD Graduates per capita as illustrated here. For Slovenia, this is … See more

Medieval and early modern Europe
In the universities of Medieval Europe, study was organized in four faculties: the basic faculty of arts, and the three higher faculties of theology, … See more

A career in academia generally requires a PhD, although in some countries it is possible to reach relatively high positions without a doctorate. In North America, professors are … See more

At some universities, there may be training for those wishing to supervise PhD studies. There is much literature available, such as Delamont, … See more