In the Netherlands, PhD students (doctoral-candidates) are generally recruited and appointed as staff. There are no formalized admissions procedure for PhD-programmes, nor are there annual admission deadlines.

Vacancies

Prospective PhD students can apply for a Promovendus position. Selected students will be offered a four-year contract, during which they complete courses and research projects. A promovendus position may also include teaching and other departmental duties. Your doctorate will be granted after successfully completion of your thesis presentation.

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Twente Graduate School

The Twente Graduate School at the University of Twente offers an increasing variety of integrated master's and PhD programmes for outstanding graduate students who aim at a career in scientific research. For more information please visit the Twente Gradudate School website.

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Scholarships

If you have a research proposal that matches the research aims of the University of Twente and you have already secured funding for, we might be able to accommodate a PhD position. For scholarship possibilities for Phd students, please visit our scholarship page.

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Visa Requirements

Most PhD students require a visa. The UT Foreign Employees Office can assist with paperwork and other practical matters.

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