do a degree
take a degree

He left before the end of his first year without taking a degree.

He left the university in 1824 without taking a degree.

He took his degree in 1834, at the age of 19.

He spent only two years there and left without taking a degree.

After less than two weeks, he took his degree and became a doctor, at the age of 28.

He was allowed to take his degree only in 1829.

He left in June 1617 without taking a degree, immediately after the death of his father.

He did not, however, take to academic study and left without taking a degree.

I'd like to see you take your doctor's degree as well.

He remained there for three years but did not take a degree.