University Conferral is the process of granting a DEGREE or other academic qualification to a student who has completed their studies. It is usually done in a formal ceremony, where the student is presented with their DEGREE or diploma. The most common degrees conferred are Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees. A Bachelor's DEGREE is typically earned after four years of study, while a Master's DEGREE requires two additional years of study. A PhD is the highest academic DEGREE awarded, and requires a minimum of three years of research and writing.