Doctoral school
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Steps to take to complete your VU PhD degree
1
Request for exemption
2
Request for admission
3
Training programme
4
Plagiarism check
5
Submitting manuscript
6
Committee of assessment
7
Scheduling defence date
8
Approval title page
9
Submitting final version
10
Day of 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 download:
VU University Doctorate Regulations 2023 (Promotiereglement 2023)
Supplementary regulations Faculty of Medicine - Amsterdam UMC (in Dutch and English)
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:
VUmc Office of Doctorate Affairs
Room: E2-172 (location AMC)
Telephone: +31(0)205663108
