> A very US-centric perspective. Whereas the folks in Europe do it in 3-4 years Yes it is. In most European universities, you will graduate in 3-4y. And ther

> A very US-centric perspective. Whereas the folks in Europe do it in 3-4 years Yes it is. In most European universities, you will graduate in 3-4y. And there is simple reasons for that: The funding associated with a Phd in many European country is 3-4y. So if you do not graduate, you actually become a burden for your lab.