Admission to the PhD Philosophy

Admission for PhD candidates is highly selective and based on academic merit. To be considered for the PhD degree programme, you need to have obtained an internationally recognized high-quality Master’s degree in a related field.

Other requirements include a solid PhD proposal and proficiency in English. Your application will be considered by the Admissions Board, which decides which students are eligible for the programme. For more detailed information on the admission requirements of the PhD degree programme, please check Section 2 of the Teaching and Examination Regulations.

Positions are usually advertised in the summer. Check the page for current vacancies, which also include designated PhD projects. Details are included in the description of the available position.

If you specific questions concerning the PhD programme, please contact the Graduate School Director Daan Evers (h.w.a.evers rug.nl) or the Graduate School coordinator Janine Weeting (j.c.weeting rug.nl).