Overview

About the programme

The Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam seeks to connect high-quality knowledge across all scales, from molecules to ecosystems, including human populations. We aim to apply and convey our expertise to shape a sustainable future and support healthy living.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Chemistry for Environment & Health
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Health & Toxicology
Molecular Microbiology
Systems Biology
Systems Ecology

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

Natural Sciences Environmental Sciences View 5 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences 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

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Life and Environment.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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