Doctoral school

University of Amsterdam

Steps to take to complete your UvA PhD degree

1 Request for exemption

2 Request for admission

3 Doctorate committee

4 Preliminary defence date

5 Submitting manuscript

6 Approval title page

7 Submitting final version

8 PhD defence

Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School Awards

Best PhD Thesis, best PhD Thesis Design, best Phd Poster, best PhD Publication

Office of Doctorate Affairs

All formalities surrounding your doctorate (PhD) are handled by the Office of Doctorate Affairs (in Dutch: Bureau Promotiezaken). The applicable regulations are laid down in the following downloads:

University of Amsterdam Doctorate Regulations 2020
Dutch: Promotiereglement 2020
Supplementary regulations Faculty of Medicine - Amsterdam UMC (in Dutch and English)

'Thinking back to my own PhD time, this was probably one of the best periods of my life. So unique to be able to focus on a specific subject and really become an expert in it. Present and publish your findings internationally and discuss and collaborate with colleagues around the world who are interested in your topic – make friends for life!'

Yvo Roos

Member of the Board of Directors and Dean, Amsterdam UMC