Home to the 38th president of the U.S Gerald Ford, and 188,000 residents, Grand Rapids is a city located west Michigan. Ranked as the second largest in the state, the city hosts several colleges and university within its borders. Various degree, masters, and PhD programs in technology and biology are offered here among others.

The USA remains the world’s most popular destination for international students. Universities in the US dominate the world rankings and the country also offers a wide variety of exciting study locations. State university systems are partially subsidized by state governments, and may have many campuses spread around the state, with hundreds of thousands of students.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.