A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or DPhil; Latin: philosophiae doctor or doctor in philosophia) is a terminal degree, that usually denotes the highest level...

after the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree or equivalent to a higher doctorate, such as the Doctor of Science (Sc.D. or D.Sc.) or Doctor of Laws (LL...

ecclesiastical Doctor of Sacred Theology, is an advanced research degree equivalent to the Doctor of Philosophy. In the academic study of theology, often...

master's degrees, not special "higher" degrees (cf. Licentiate and Doctor of Philosophy). In the past, filosofian maisteri signified that the degree was...

the Doctor of Philosophy degree. The SJD is offered by the Australian National University, Bond University, La Trobe University, the University of Canberra...

Science, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy in Law, and Legum Doctor. In Argentina the Doctor of Laws or Doctor of Juridical Sciences is the highest...

a specific profession. There are a number of doctoral degrees; the most common is the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), awarded in many different fields, ranging...

A Doctor of Philosophy by publication (also known as a Ph.D. by Published Work, PhD by portfolio or Ph.D. under Special Regulation; also a thesis by publication...

respectively. The historical usage survives in the degree of Doctor of Philosophy). The Doctor of Philosophy was originally a degree granted by a university to...

A Juris Doctor, Doctor of Jurisprudence, or Doctor of Law (JD) is a graduate-entry professional degree that primarily prepares individuals to practice...