Doctoral school
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Steps to take to complete your VU PhD degree
1
Request for exemption
2
Request for admission
3
Assessment of Portfolio
4
Plagiarism check
5
Submitting manuscript
6
Committee of Assessment
7
Scheduling defence date
8
Approval title page
9
Submitting final version
10
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:
VU University Doctorate Regulations 2024
Dutch: Promotiereglement 2024Supplementary regulations Faculty of Medicine - Amsterdam UMC (in Dutch and English)
Note: The Doctorate Regulations have been amended as of 1 October 2024. Summary of the amendments:
During your PhD trajectory, you not only perform research, but you are also trained to become an independent researcher. The PhD degree that you will achieve, stands for a high academic professional qualification. Something you can be proud of.
Contact information:
Office of Doctorate Affairs
Amsterdam UMC/VU
Room: E2-172 (location AMC)
Telephone: +31(0)205666541
