PhD Degree Programs

PhD Degree Programs in the Netherlands

PhD Degree Programs by Field of Study

PhD degree programs are being offered by Netherlands universities in the following fields of study:

• PhD Economics and Management
• PhD Engineering and Technology
• PhD Environmental Sciences
• PhD Health and Life Sciences
• PhD Humanities and Arts
• PhD Law
• PhD Natural Sciences and IT
• PhD Philosophy and Religion
• PhD Social and Behavioural Sciences

For more information about the different fields of study and disciplines, please refer to our Course Guide.

PhD Degree Programs by Course Work and Research Assignments

PhD degree programs that consist of course work and research assignments are roughly comparable to the PhD programs offered by Anglo-Saxon universities. The program consists of a set number of courses and research assignments that you will need to complete. To complete the PhD program you will need to write a dissertation. Some universities will a charge tuition fee for a PhD degree program.

In order to be admitted to a PhD degree program you will need to submit a draft research proposal and a curriculum vitae.

PhD Degree Programs by Research and Teaching Assignments

PhD degree programs by research and teaching assignments are basically academic jobs. Students for these programs are considered employees and will be given a monthly salary or bursary. Universities will promote these PhD degree programs on their website and on www.academictransfer.nl. To complete the PhD program you will need to write an academic dissertation.

Admission to this type of PhD degree program is comparable to a regular job application procedure. You will be asked to submit a draft research proposal and a curriculum vitae.

View all PhD Degree programs by Research and Teaching Assignments

Admission to PhD Degree Programs

For admission to PhD degree programs you will be asked to submit the following documents:

• A copy of your master or research master diploma
• An English Language Proficiency Test Score: a minimum of IELTS 7.0 (overall) or TOEFL 100
• A research proposal A curriculum vitae

In some cases you will need letters of recommendation from your current professors.

You will find the admission requirements for all PhD degree programs in the program description on educationfair.nl. You are advised to contact the university for detailed information on admission to the PhD degree programs of your choice.

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