Credential Templates, The Former USSR and the Russian Federation

Program Description:
In the USSR and Russian Federation:
• Minimum 3 years including original research and optional coursework (including at least 2.5
years for thesis completion)
Provides Access to in the Home Country:
In the USSR and Russian Federation:
• Doctor of Sciences program
• Employment (e.g., Associate Professor position)
Placement Recommendations:
NOOSR 2005 (Australia)
Comparable to the educational level of an Australian Doctoral Degree.
UK NARIC (UK)
Is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard.
IERF 2004 (USA)
PhD.
IQAS Recommendations for:
Employment
Compares to the completion of an advanced research-based graduate degree. The general level of
study may be compared to the PhD level. The scope and quality of research can only be
determined by an expert in the field.
Post-secondary Admission
Compares to the completion of an advanced research-based graduate degree. The general level of
study may be compared to the PhD level. The scope and quality of research can only be
determined by an expert in the field.
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