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Can you tell me how many years a master's degree lasts in different countries because in the UK it is just one year?

18 Aug 2026 · Answered by Arati Rai · 1 min read
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Yes, master's degree durations vary by country:

- United Kingdom: Most full-time taught master's programs last 1 year.
- Germany: Typically, master's programs last 2 years.
- United States and Canada: Usually, master's degrees take 2 years.
- Australia and New Zealand: Programs generally range from 1 to 2 years.
- Ireland: Full-time taught master's programs are usually 1 year, while research master's can be 2 years.
- Netherlands: Master's programs can last from 1 to 2 years, depending on the course.
- Spain: Master's degrees typically span 1 to 2 years.

So, while the UK offers some of the shortest master's programs at one year, many other countries have programs lasting two years or more.

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