The appeal of the USA alone makes North America the world's most popular study destination, with thousands of international students attracted to its prestigious graduate schools and PhD training programmes.
But there's more to PhD study in America than the United States. Canada is also a very attractive option, with liberal, multicultural campuses and generous post-study visa options for graduate students. Elsewhere the universities of Brazil and South America are emerging as international research centres in their own right.
Our guides provide clear and detailed information about PhD study opportunities across the Americas, covering everything from types of universities and graduate schools to fee requirements and funding opportunities.
US universities take a unique approach to graduate study, with structured programmes going beyond a standard PhD. Read our guides to PhD study and student life in the USA.
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Canada's historic universities are famously multicultural and welcoming towards international students. Read our guides to PhD study, rankings and student life in Canada.
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The Brazilian university system is over 200 years old, offering unique research projects with affordable fees. Read our guides to PhD study and student life in Brazil.
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Interested in other postgraduate destinations? Browse our full range of guides to PhD study abroad in Europe, Asia, Australasia and Africa.
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