Read for a degree

Posted by RRC August 09, 2009 at 04:41In reply to Read for a degree posted by Bonjour on August 08, 2009 at 17:41:

"Read for a degree"

I understand the above phrase is commonly used in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

However, is it actually widely known in North America (the U.S. and Canada)?

Your assistance in this matter would be very appreciated.

It's not used in the US.