Спереводом, надо) the universities and teacher-training colleges are classed as higher educational institutions because they award degrees. the normal duration of a first degree course is three of four years. at the end a bachelor degree is awarded on the results of examinations. a master degree is usually awarded after a further year or two years of studies. the highest degree is the doctor of philosophy. it is awarded for research and submission of a thesis-normally after bachelor and master degrees.