From start to finish, if someone wishes to do a Ph.D., the program can take up to 12 years or more:
| Duration | Program |
| 6 to 8 months
4 to 6 months | Farsi – Certificate of Completion
Introductory Howza Course |
| 4-5 years | Bachelors Degree |
| 2-3 years | Masters Degree |
| 5-6 years | Ph.D. and/or Ijtihaad |