PhD research

PhD research is at the heart of what we do as a University. Around 2000 PhD candidates are involved in research and education at the UvA and around 400 doctorates are conferred each year. Two-thirds of these are in the Sciences or Medicine.

PhD vacancies

Looking for a PhD? View all the current openings for PhD positions.
Getting your PhD at the UvA

Find out the benefits of doing your doctoral programme at the UvA.
UvA Staff Housing

UvA Staff Housing provides housing assistance to international PhDs, researchers and guests coming directly from abroad.
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Guide to doing your PhD at the UvA

This PDF brings together all kinds of information about the PhD process, from the regulations and different steps in the process to terms of employment and facilities you can make use of as a PhD candidate.

Download the PDF Doing a PhD at the UvA (24 pp.)

Doctoral programme: from admission to completion

Have you found a doctoral position? Before you get started, familiarise yourself with the Doctorate Regulations and steps that are required as part of your doctoral programme.
Documents and Forms

Go to an overview of all the documents and forms you need for admission to and completion of a PhD programme, including the doctorate regulations.
PhD contact information

Have a question or need more information? Find out which department you need to contact.
Central PhD Council

The Central PhD council represents the interests of all PhD candidates at the UvA. Find out what they do and how you can get in touch with them.

Guide to doing your PhD at the UvA

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