Application and admission PhD Programme
You can apply for a PhD at IHE Delft in two ways. If you are a self-supported PhD applicant, apply via the regular admission procedure and click on the Apply now button below.
The other way is to apply for an announced PhD vacancy. Just follow the application procedure as announced in the vacancy announcement.
Whichever way you apply, you will need to meet the admission requirements listed below:
Admission Requirements
For admission to the PhD programme you should have:
- an MSc degree with high qualifications: at least B+ (US system), 2nd Upper (British system) or a GPA of 3 out of 4;
- a research topic that falls within the IHE Delft research themes
- a good command of the English language. All non-native English-speaking applicants must satisfy the English language requirements for IHE Delft's educational programmes.
Application
The following documents are required as part of your PhD application to IHE Delft:
- a motivation letter, referring to the thesis topics indicated by the Institute’s research groups. Employed PhD candidates can upload the letter that they used when applying for the vacancy.
- a detailed curriculum vitae;
- Certified transcripts / marksheets of academic BSc and MSc programmes, in the original language and in English if applicable;
- Certified diploma / degree / certificate of academic BSc and MSc programmes, in the original language and in English if applicable;
- PhD research proposal of 5 – 10 pages;
- an abstract of your MSc thesis;
- two reference letters
- A copy of your passport or other ID;
- good oral and writing English skills, see the English language requirements
Upon receipt of your complete online application, we will send your foreign diplomas and transcripts to the Diploma Validation Office of Nuffic. Once your diplomas have been found adequate, we will send your documents to a promotor.
The promotor, one of the IHE Delft Professors, will review your application and hold an online interview before deciding whether to propose you for academic admission. If the professor proposes you for admission, you will be sent an admission letter. If you haven’t provided proof of sufficient English skills by this time, the admission will be conditional.
FAQ
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