Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Steps to take to complete your VU PhD degree

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:

Note: The Doctorate Regulations have been amended as of 1 October 2024. Summary of the amendments:

Peerdeman, Saskia

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.
Saskia Peerdeman
Member of the Board of Directors and Dean, Amsterdam UMC

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Contact information:

VUmc Office of Doctorate Affairs     

Room: E2-172 (location AMC)

Telephone: +31(0)205663108

Email: promoties-decanalezaken@vumc.nl

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