There are two main types of degrees studied for at the postgraduate level: academic and vocational degrees.
Degrees
The term degree in this context means the moving from one … See more

Admission
In Argentina, the admission to a Postgraduate program at an Argentine University requires … See more

Admission
In Brazil, a Bachelor's, Licenciate or Technologist degree is required in order to enter a graduate program, called pós-graduação. Generally, in order to be accepted, the candidate must have above average grades and … See more

The écoles doctorales ("Doctoral schools") are educational structures similar in focus to graduate schools, but restricted at PhD level. These schools have the responsibilities of … See more

Types of postgraduate degrees
Programmes are divided into coursework-based and research-based degrees. Coursework programs typically include qualifications such as See more

In Canada, the Schools and Faculties of Graduate Studies are represented by the Canadian Association of Graduate Studies (CAGS) or Association canadienne pour les études supérieures (ACES). The Association brings together 58 Canadian universities with … See more

The traditional and most common way of obtaining a doctorate in Germany is by doing so individually under supervision of a single professor (Doktorvater or Doktormutter) … See more