The US is the biggest and most popular destination for PhD study abroad. There are about 4,500 universities in the United States, of which ~1,500 award doctoral degrees. PhD programs in the US take 4-6 years to complete and can take longer if you are a part-time student. The programs are typically structured such that students spend the first 1-4 years on the coursework stage of their program and the last 2+ years working on their dissertation.
Whereas PhD candidates in other countries may start researching for their dissertation thesis right away, US candidates begin with attending taught classes and assessments, which culminate in a comprehensive exam. After passing the exam, US students will then devote their time to completing their dissertation.
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