Engineering Doctorate admission
Have you finished your Master's and are you interested in technological designs? Do you want to continue studying and get paid while doing so? Then the designer programme 'Design for AgriFood and Ecological Systems' might be what you are looking for!
You can also enroll if you are already working in an organisation and would like to pursue an Engineering Doctorate. With the correct background, you can smoothly enrol in the programme. Candidates can only start when a project is available and funding guaranteed.
A candidate is admitted to the EngD programme when they have met the following entry requirements:
1. Master's degree
To start the EngD programme, you must have obtained a master’s degree that is comparable to a Dutch MSc. This is evaluated by NUFFIC, the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education. Hence, accredited master’s degrees obtained in the Netherlands are automatically recognised. Please check the required documents for registration for details on documents that must be submitted depending on where you obtained the master’s degree.
When a master’s degree is not recognised by NUFFIC as equivalent to a Dutch master's, a Qualifying Exam (QE) may be required. This will be indicated by the EngD office. The content is determined by the supervisor in consultation with the candidate, in accordance with the rules for QE. These rules are stated in the EngD regulations, which are determined by the Academic Board of Wageningen University & Research. Note that this QE exam has to be taken before the EngD program starts. The QE exam is not part of the Training and Education programme of the EngD.
2. English proficiency
The EngD programme requires English proficiency at a certain level to verify that the candidate can participate in English. Applicants for the position must provide an internationally recognized English proficiency test (not older than 24 months).
Applicants that are native speakers will be exempt from the English test requirement along with applicants who have acquired an English-instructed master's degree or a master’s degree from a Dutch University or from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences. For more information, see the required documents.
3. Proof of funding
For a candidate to be able to start an EngD, funding must be guaranteed. This includes funds for research, tuition fees, salary, and bench fees. These fees are to cover research expenses, working facilities, access to the library and a Wageningen University & Research account.
Apply for the EngD programme
A paid position can become available for an Engineering Doctorate candidate to perform the research. Upon availability of such positions, an opening will be offered on the vacancy page.
Employed at a company that is willing to financially support the EngD programme.
Applicants for the programme can apply all-year round. For enquiries, pleasecontact engd@wur.nl.
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