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Who is the youngest person to get a PhD?

Who is the youngest person to get a PhD?

Karl Witte

Is 50 too old to get a PhD?

Hevey’s age, but educators are seeing increasing enrollment in doctoral programs by students in their 40s and 50s. Many candidates hope doctorates will help them advance careers in business, government and nonprofit organizations; some, like Mr. Hevey, are headed for academic research or teaching positions.

Is 30 too old to start PhD?

Generally, it is not too late. Age actually does not matter if your passion for research is there, and that you are determined to achieve your educational goal no matter what. Thirty is definitely not too old for PhD. More than half of the people I know who successfully completed their PhD started after their 40s.

Is 35 too old to start a PhD?

Your age shouldn’t make too much of a difference. It is very unlikely… that you will have any difficulty finding a job, especially as a PhD. There is a worldwide shortage of top-class engineers and PhDs are expected to be senior. Plus you will have the advantage that all your knowledge will be fresh and up-to-date.