Studying for a PhD
Everything about studying for a PhD at Leiden University.
Whether you’re already working on a PhD track or aiming to start one, all the basic information for both current and prospective PhD candidates is compiled here. Even if you’re involved in a different way, for example as a supervisor, you can read about the different stages of the PhD track:
- Admission
- PhD track
- Finalisation and PhD defence ceremony
- Support and community
- Regulations and guidelines
The information on studying for a PhD can be different per faculty. You should therefore always also check your Graduate School and select your faculty via the dropdown menu at the top. Any tabs with faculty-specific information will then be displayed.