Is earning a doctorate the right thing for you? 

Do you have a passion for science, are you curious and inventive, and would you like to work in an internationally competitive environment? Then earning a doctorate is the right thing for you! At VUB, you have the opportunity to do full-time research in an academic context for at least 4 years. Doing a PhD is a long-term endeavour, but the experience you gain and the skills you learn are decisive for the rest of your career.  

Joint PhD

The VUB can award so-called joint PhDs. A joint PhD, or â€˜cotutelle de thèse' in French, is a doctorate that’s prepared in collaboration with two universities. The research is done under supervision of a supervisor in each institution and at the end of the successful project you will be awarded a PhD degree by both universities.

More about joint PhD's

How do you start a doctoral programme?

1. Eligibility

Read about the eligibility requirements for a doctoral programme and how to get started.

2. Topic and supervisor

The first step. VUB is looking for doctoral candidates in various fields! Find a topic and supervisor in your field.

3. Funding

The application for funding is an additional step, separate from your application for admission. Check how and where you can submit an application for funding.

4. Registration

Your doctoral application. The administration for doctoral candidates sometimes differs from that of other students. We guide you step by step with your application.

5. Joint PhD

Read more about how a cooperation between two universities resulting in a joint PhD can be interesting for you.