How long does it take to finish the Ph.D. Program?
There is no set amount of time that it takes to complete the program. The amount of time you would take would depend on how fast you get through required course work, pass qualifying exams and how your personal research program is developing. Generally, we expect full-time students to finish in 4-5 years, which also represents about how long you will receive financial support if you are a teaching or project assistant. Part-time students will usually take 6-8 years to finish. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee requires that all students in doctoral programs pass their qualifying examinations within five years of first enrolling and graduate within ten years of first enrolling. Violations of these rules will lead to termination from the Ph.D. Program.
