What are Honorary Doctorates Ph.D / D.Lit ?
An honorary doctorate is a high-level academic recognition granted by a university to a recipient without completion of the normal requirements for that degree. Schools grant them to honor the recipient, while also benefiting the university by association. Recipients sometimes have no relationship with the school, no prior degrees, and no formal higher education; though on occasion they might already have substantial education and other doctorates.
Difference between a Regular and Honorary Doctorate ?
A Regular degree, you can use for academic improvement like joining a higher course Doctor of Letters (D. Litt)
An Honorary Doctor is a status symbol it cannot be used for promotion, increment etc.
Can I use the the title "Dr" before my name Legally?
Yes,it is fully legal throughout the world,it can be even apostilled as any regular degree(Attested by a notary public appointed by an government).
You have to use the title as follows for example Dr.Joseph PhD (hc)
"hc " stands for Honoris Causa means for the sake of honor.
For award of an Honorary Doctorate is the university be recognized by the government of any country?Is the degree granted legal?
The authority of the university is to be verified by the nominee before he applies.
There are 3 types of universities in the world as per Government Records.
Government Universities
Private Universities
Foundation Universities in Panama (36 both Online and Regular)
Important Note:
Kindly go through the university website and all its pages carefully for understanding the various recognition of the degree
Is these universities real or a degree mill ? Do they sell degrees ?
Some are real they do not award regular research degrees without course work examinations,Thesis Evaluation.Real universities do not grant any life experience degree UG or PG for payment without study.
Is the selection based on pure merit?
Yes,the selection is purely based on the decision of a nomination committee.
Is these Universities are having a physical campus ?
Yes the universities are having its physical campus.
Can you contact any previous awardees for reference ?
You know well many awardees do not prefer self publicity and prefer to keep this confidential and personal.
Can these Universities issue Degrees?
The University can very well issue both regular and Honorary Doctorates by virtue of its charter approved and signed by the authorities of public registry,Government of the country of origin.
Eligibility for award ?
A strong profile with rich experience and contributions in the field of award.
How can I apply for the award?
First sent your profile to the university
If the profile is approved they will mail you back.
This article is only to throw light on the subject to motivate you especially the writing community who have served for many number of years without any basic academic qualifications this will boot their confidence level to write more and will be a honor.Always double check the status of the university in the university site itself and convince yourself.
