PhD programmes. A PhD track consists of original scientific research under the supervision of a professor, which takes on average 4 years. Every year, around 400 PhD candidates defend their dissertation at Leiden University, spread across all the University’s different disciplines.
PhD programmes in Netherlands
Find the best PhD programmes from top universities in Netherlands. Check all 201 programmes.
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Several of our graduate schools and research institutes offer PhD training programmes, which include coursework and dissertation writing. We offer both full-time and part-time options.
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At Utrecht University, earning a PhD degree is a hands-on process that involves relatively little coursework. You will conduct research from day one.
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Information for PhD applicants and current PhD candidates at the University of Amsterdam.
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Explore our faculties and disciplines. 5 reasons to choose a PhD programme at TU Delft. Advanced laboratory and experimental facilities that are unique in the Netherlands, and are …
Study in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide for a PhD in 2025
Everything an international student needs to study a PhD in Netherlands. Finding a university, how to apply, tuition fees, living costs and more.
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PhD programmes. A PhD track consists of original scientific research under the supervision of a professor, which takes on average 4 years. Every year, around 400 PhD candidates defend their dissertation at Leiden University, spread across all the University’s different disciplines.
Find the best PhD programmes from top universities in Netherlands. Check all 201 programmes.
Several of our graduate schools and research institutes offer PhD training programmes, which include coursework and dissertation writing. We offer both full-time and part-time options.
At Utrecht University, earning a PhD degree is a hands-on process that involves relatively little coursework. You will conduct research from day one.
Information for PhD applicants and current PhD candidates at the University of Amsterdam.
Explore our faculties and disciplines. 5 reasons to choose a PhD programme at TU Delft. Advanced laboratory and experimental facilities that are unique in the Netherlands, and are …
Everything an international student needs to study a PhD in Netherlands. Finding a university, how to apply, tuition fees, living costs and more.