Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam pushes the boundaries of our knowledge in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences to pass it on to future generations.

Research Areas

The department boasts rich research endeavors, including Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Synthesis, and Analytical Chemistry. Within these domains, we offer engaging opportunities for scientific excellence.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Medicinal Chemistry
Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Theoretical Chemistry
BioAnalytical Chemistry
Molecular and Computational Toxicology
Innovations in Human Health & Life Sciences
Deep Tech Innovation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Chemistry Pharmacy View 5 other PhDs in Chemistry in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to apply for a PhD programme at VU Amsterdam you will need:

Master's degree certificate or equivalent qualification
Curriculum vitae
Preliminary research proposal (up to 800 words to indicate fields of interest)
Copy of ID
Language requirements/scores from TOEFL

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

External PhD candidates pay tuition fees on a yearly basis. However, faculties offer exemptions and tuition fee waivers under certain conditions.

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

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Scholarships Information

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