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I am 54 years of age. Can i join phd in US university at this age?

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I am 54 years of age. Can i join phd in US university at this age?

Yes, you can do Ph.D in US university but you must have GRE and TOEFL entrance exam.

GRE stands for Graduate Record Examination. There are no specific eligibility criteria for GRE Test. This examination is open for all candidates who are willing to pursue higher degree in abroad.

TOEFL stands for Test Of English as Foreign Language. This exam is used to test the ability of a candidate in in Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking sections of English.

Yes, you can join Ph.D in US university at 54 years age.
There is no age limit in doing Ph.D from US University.

Yes, you can join but you need to fulfill the other eligibility criteria before applying for admission. For admission in a research program you need a post graduate degree from a recognized university.

Also, for admission in US university you need to clear GRE and TOEFL/IELTS score. Once you have too score in these exams then you have good chance of getting admission in your choice of university.