Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Flexible doctorate for working professionals

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Flexible doctorate for working professionals

Exceed yourself with your online PhD degree

through the Global Humanistic University’s part-time distance-learning mode

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest possible postgraduate degree that can be awarded by a university. The doctorate is usually associated with the right to teach independently and autonomously at a university.

Students can complete the part-time Doctor of Philosophy program at the GHU in their own native language, are enrolled at the Global Humanistic University, and receive their degree (PhD) from the Global Humanistic University.

Experienced advisors and professors from all over the world support students throughout the study program and help them to achieve their academic goals up until the completion of their PhD.

Time- and location-independent studies

All programs at the Global Humanistic University are designed as distance-learning courses. This allows you to study flexibly in terms of time and location and to organize your learning progress individually.

In our online campus, we provide you with all the necessary learning materials. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week.

In addition, you will benefit from a comprehensive network of fellow students and lecturers who are always on hand to offer you advice and support.

Flexible

Schedule your studies according to your needs

Fully remote

Start anytime, 100% location independend

Accredited

ACBSP & AAC accredited

Highly Accredited

GHU programs are all accredited according to the highest standards

100% online

Study wherever and whenever you like with our part-time programs.

Flexible Programs

Study on your own schedule with e-learning and online exams.

Overview

Key facts about our PhD program

Total costs

$ 25.000

ECTS

180

Degree

PhD

Duration

3 years

Start date

Start at any time

Free information material

Our information material provides you with the most important information for your distance-learning course - free of charge and without obligation:

Details about the distance-learning program
Study program & modules

Procedure of the online exams

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Free information material

Our information material provides you with the most important information for your distance-learning course - free of charge and without obligation:

Details about the distance-learning program
Study program & modules

Procedure of the online exams

Request information
material now

Courses

Phase 1

Module

Research proposal*

Academic writing/method skills*

Review of professional capability (reflection)*

Planning an advanced practitioner research program (exposè)

*Any order

ECTS

Phase 2

Module

Project report (thesis - dissertation)

Research paper

Oral presentation and viva voce (defensio)

ECTS

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Further information

about your Doctor of Philosophy distance learning program

Structure of the study

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) covers a study period of three to a maximum of seven years, is divided into two phases, and concludes with 180 ECTS.

Application process

The doctoral study process may start with the initiative and application of the doctoral student  candidate.
PhD candidates apply online. The following documents must be uploaded in digital form: extended curriculum  vitae, copy of passport, copies of education and degrees (i.e. academic courses, Bachelor, Master, Mag., Dipl.‐Ing., Licenciado, etc.) with the name of the corresponding institution, place, date, subject, credit points), passport photograph (in jpg  or pdf format). 
The student signs the application form.
GHU’s Academic Registry  office checks the documents by the and declares admission (or not) to the doctoral study program within a period of four  weeks. 
The GHU office informs the applicant about the admission (or not) to the doctoral study program.
The finance department sends the first payment invoice of USD 9.000,00. 
The GHU Academic Registry Office declares the official admission to the doctoral study program and the student can access the Online Campus.
The GHU looks for an appropriate  advisor for the student's intended research and makes contact between advisor and doctoral  student. 
Advisor and student then arrange a meeting (virtual) where the advisor will be doing the interview in order to determine whether he/she will  take responsibility for advising the intended research project of the doctoral student applicant.  If this is the case the applicant is finally admitted to the doctoral study program and the advisory agreement  between both is signed.

Possible PhD research topics

Admission

Since only a limited number of doctoral students can be enrolled, the admission will be decided in this order: Date of the binding registration, the admission criteria, and appointment of an advisor.

If the application for doctoral studies is rejected, because of a lack of requirements, there are no additional fees or costs, and the next application will be considered. 

Accreditation

Our PhD/DBA programs are accredited by the Accreditation Agency of Curacao (AAC) and by the ACBSP in the USA.

All activities and initiatives of the Global Humanistic University are based on UNESCO and the Guidelines for Quality Commission in Cross-border Higher Education of OECD.

Graduation

The "Doctor of Philosophy, PhD" is an internationally recognized degree. Upon completion, graduates of Global Humanistic University will be awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree and may use the title "PhD" or "Dr".

Testimonials from our graduates

My job is very demanding, so I'm very ok with the gradual process and online learning mode. It doesn't put too much pressure on me, and I am satisfied with the way everything is progressing. My doctoral program is continuing quite well, and I am currently waiting on my supervisor to revert, as I had to touch up a bit on the latest assessment per request. I am also thankful for the continued concern from GHU staff for my progress. This is my first time of having such excellent service from a school and I'm really grateful.

Christine Asare Antwi • PHD candidate

As a family nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist in a hospital, the MBA program at GHU helps me a lot. I can use the knowledge gained in the program for my professional work, as I can choose the courses I prefer for my studies and work. Since I invest a lot of time in my job, this online study is perfect because with GHU I can study wherever, however, and whenever I want. I can only recommend studying at GHU to all professionally ambitious people.

Benjamin S. • MBA student from Florida (US)

At present, I am enrolled as a PhD in Law student with the GHU; however, my choice for enrolling with this pioneer university was not unmindful or benighted. Rather, I have had the opportunity to study with numerous “prestigious” universities from around the globe, for example, the University of Turin (Italy), University of Oxford (England) and Harvard University (United States of America), among others.
I had great difficulties finding universities with professors specialized or knowledgeable in that field of law, who would have been able to advise on my thesis. However, I found that the GHU’s roster of academic staff were very competent, established and experienced in various specialties, including the field of law relevant to my studies. Further to this, the university was highly accredited and ranked among some of the top universities in the world.

Darrin Dookie • PHD Candidate

My name is Carlos Dorado Fernández, and I am the president and owner of Italbank, a financial institution with more than 12 years of experience, as well as president of Italcambio, ItalInmuebles, Casablanca Fashion Group, and the Frida Kahlo Corporation.
About a year ago, I decided to start the online doctoral program 'Doctor of Business Administration' with the Global Humanistic University. For those interested in earning a DBA, I genuinely recommend the GHU!
Earning a doctoral diploma will give you credibility with your peers and your employees. The program will give you the confidence to conquer any task that comes your way. Earning a DBA is not for everyone; therefore, you will be in an elite group.
If you appreciate a good challenge, value your education, and would like a sense of self-satisfaction and accomplishment that no other award can deliver, then you are the perfect contender for a DBA. Opportunities will be plentiful, and you can determine your own future.”

Carlos Dorado, MBA • DBA Candidate