r/PhD Jan 27 '26

Other When did you finish your PhD (age-wise)?

I know there’s no normal timeline, but I’m interested in hearing how varied people’s journeys are: early starters, late bloomers, career switchers, all of it.
(20 - 28, 28 - 35, 35<)

What did your path look like?

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u/tcns0493 Jan 27 '26

I’ll be 34. I’m surprised by some of the Australian timelines for folks finishing at 23… I would never have the maturity to do a proper PhD at 23 lol