Overview

About the programme

Tooth decay (caries), gum disease (periodontal inflammation) and root canal inflammation (endodontal inflammation) are caused by infections in your mouth. And there is growing evidence that these illnesses affect your overall health.

That is why our scientists within this Oral Infections and Inflammation programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam are doing research on how you can prevent these oral diseases (prevention), what causes you to develop this oral disease (etiology) and how you can best treat them.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Experimental Preventive Dentistry, Clinical Cariology and Microbiology
Endodontology
Paediatric Dentistry
Periodontology
Oral Biochemistry
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics
Oral Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Dentistry View 3 other PhDs in Dentistry 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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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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6000 EUR / year

≈ 6000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6000 EUR / year

≈ 6000 EUR / year

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.