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50 Affordable PhD programmes in Netherlands

Automotive Systems Design
The Automotive Systems Design program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) offers a technological designer program on a doctorate level for MSc graduates (or similar level) in the field of automotive technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, embedded systems, systems & control, applied physics, aerospace engineering, or similar.

Design of Electrical Engineering Systems
Design of Electrical Engineering Systems at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is one of the certified two-year post-masters Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programs offered by TU/e.

Mechatronic Systems Design
The EngD programme track Mechatronic Systems Design programme from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a track of the program Automotive Systems Design (ASD). MSD offers a technological designer education on a doctorate level for MSc graduates (or similar level) in the field of mechatronics, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,

Data Science
The EngD Data Science from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a joint initiative of Eindhoven University of Technology, Tilburg University, and the Data Science Centre Eindhoven.

Designer in Bioprocess Engineering
The Designer in Bioprocess Engineering programme from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) develops MSc graduates in (Bio-)chemical Engineering or related academic backgrounds into multidisciplinary specialists, in preparation for a career in the industry.

Product, Process and Equipment Design
Product, Process and Equipment Design at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is an advanced-level training programme that trains and educates MSc graduates to become certified designers.
Environment and Climate Research
The Environment and Climate Research programme at Wageningen University and Research supports PhD candidates in the natural and social environmental sciences during their PhD trajectory.
Finance
The Ph.D. program in Finance at Tilburg University aims at nurturing ambitious academics trained in cutting-edge research, who will contribute to advance the frontiers of finance research.
Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences
PhD candidates at Leiden University carry out a Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences programme of independent research and additional limited) course work, culminating in production of a PhD thesis in typically 4 years.
Computer Science
PhD candidates at Leiden University carry out a Computer Science programme of independent research and additional (limited) course work, culminating in production of a PhD thesis in typically 4 years.
Mathematics
PhD candidates at Leiden University carry out a Mathematics programme of independent research, leading to a PhD thesis in typically 4 years.
Humanities
At Humanities from University of Groningen you will strive for excellence, not just for the benefit of your dissertation and the advancement of science, but also to launch your career, be it inside or outside of academia.
Historical Studies
The Amsterdam School of Historical Studies at the University of Amsterdam integrates a variety of (inter)disciplinary perspectives, including history, history of art, literature and religious studies.
Archaeology
The Faculty of Archaeology at the Leiden University offers a dynamic research environment for PhD candidates.
Humanities
The Leiden University Graduate School of Humanities offers advanced degrees spanning the humanities, ranging from linguistics to literature, cultures, arts, history, philosophy and societies worldwide.
Information and Supply Chain Management
The Information and Supply Chain Management research group at Tilburg University is part of the department of management and conducts primarily empirical research using a wide variety of research methods.
Humanities and Digital Sciences
The Graduate School for Humanities and Digital Sciences at Tilburg University is an attractive environment where PhD candidates become skilled and responsible academics.
Education
The aim of the Education research programme at the University of Amsterdam is to understand how education contributes to the development of cognitive and social-emotional skills and to design and test methods that enhance this development. Both normal and abnormal development are studied.
Chemistry
PhD candidates at Leiden University carry out a Chemistry programme of independent research and additional (limited) course work, culminating in production of a PhD thesis in typically 4 years.
Management
The Erasmus University Rotterdam Full-time PhD Programme in Management and Economics is a fully-funded, English-based programme focused on developing and nurturing international academic talent.