qualifying committee), or written tests designed to demonstrate the student's knowledge in a specialized area (see below).At English-speaking universities, a student may also be required to demonstrate English language abilities, usually by achieving an acceptable score on a standard examination (e.g., Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)). Depending on the field, the student may also be required to demonstrate ability in one or more additional languages. A prospective student applying to French-speaking universities may also have to demonstrate some English language ability.Funding[සංස්කරණය]While some students work outside the university (or at student jobs within the university), in some programs students are advised (or must agree) not to devote more than ten hours per week to activities (i.e., employment) outside of their studies.   At some Canadian universities, most Ph.D. students receive an award equivalent to the tuition amount for the first four years (this is so