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Issues on the Defence ceremony are described in the the University of Amsterdam Doctorate Regulations 2020, articles 32-39. Check the articles for full description and conditions

The language used for the opposition and defence is Dutch. For a non-Dutch speaker the language is English. A (native) Dutch speaker wishing to defend in English will need the permission of the dean, through the Office of Doctorate Affairs

In case one or more of the voting members of the Doctorate Committee is/are unable to attend, one or more guest opponents need to be invited on the recommendation of the supervisor by sending a request to the dean, through the Office of Doctorate Affairs (see also 'Tips')

Supervisor(s) inform(s) the dean/chairperson about the order of the opposition during the public defence by email. It is necessary to mention names, including the title of opponent, affiliation and expertise/teaching commitment on the form

Necessary documents:

  • Order of opposition form (see downloads; only available in Dutch)
  • Guest opponents form (see downloads; only available in Dutch)

Tips:

Also check the information for PhD Candidates in step 8 (PhD defence) in PhD graduation

Find information on the day of the defence on the UvA website (link below)

Downloads: