University heads endorse shortening of training periods

Under the national framework newly approved by the prime minister, the duration of university training will be cut to 3-5 years from 4-6 years. It will take 1-2 years to obtain a masters degree and three to four years to get a doctorate. Compared with current regulations, the time will be cut by one year for university education, unchanged for masters training and one year longer for PhDs. Read more...