A study programme often consists of a general part (research methods, presentation skills and academic English) and a subject-specific part. For more information, consult the website of the Graduate School, research institute or faculty where your doctoral research will be carried out, or ask the contact person of your faculty or Graduate School.

Career Services

It is advisable to consider your future career while pursuing your doctorate and to obtain career-related information from the relevant Graduate School or research institute where the doctoral courses are taught. They can inform you about specific workshops and training courses. For short individual career guidance (max. one meeting), you can contact Career Services.

Central PhD Council (CPC)

The Central PhD Council (CPC) of the University of Amsterdam serves the interest of all PhD candidates at an administrative level, and is a sounding board for organisational developments concerning PhD candidates within the university.