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
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 2020Supplementary 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!'
Contact information:
Office of Doctorate Affairs
Amsterdam UMC/UvA
Room: E2-176 (location AMC)
Telephone: +31(0)205667477
Email: promotiezaken@amc.uva.nl
Questions? Would you like to deliver your thesis or documents?
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9.00 to 17.00
In case of absence and on Friday: please use the mailbox, next to room E2-176
Making an appointment is not necessary
