What does obtaining a doctorate involve?

As a doctoral candidate, you will conduct scientific research under the guidance of experienced researchers. You will present the results of your research in a dissertation, which you defend publicly before a doctoral committee. Additionally, as a doctoral candidate, you may have teaching responsibilities. A full-time doctoral trajectory typically lasts up to four years, but you can also pursue a doctorate part-time. Learn more about the various doctoral trajectories and the application and admission procedures.

On which topics can you pursue a doctorate?

You can work as a researcher in various research groups and research centers. More information about the various research areas can be found on the website of the faculty research institute of the Amsterdam Law School: ARILS.

UvA information on obtaining a doctorate

Approximately 500 candidates obtain doctorates at the UvA each year. What can you expect from a doctoral trajectory, and what is expected of you? Find out more about what it entails to obtain a doctorate at the UvA.

Interviews with PhD candidates

Read about the experiences of other doctoral candidates to learn more about the progression of a doctoral trajectory. They share about their daily practices, ambitions, and expectations.