PhD training programmes

PhD training programmes are offered through Maastricht University’s graduate schools and research institutes. These programmes often have a number of required courses and also include optional courses that you can take. You will need to pay tuition fees for most programmes, though the fees vary per programme. There are a limited number of scholarships and grants available for which you can apply.

Programme overview

Below is a list of our PhD training programmes. If you don't find a programme in your field, you can also consider applying for a paid PhD position or an externally funded PhD.

• The Maastricht Graduate School of Law
• Dual Career PhD in Governance and Policy Analysis  
• Innovation, Economics and Governance for Development (IEGD)  
• UM General PhD Trainings
• European Studies, Campus Brussels
• FHML/MUMC+
• Health Professions Education  
• Sustainability Science and Policy (SSP)
• Executive PhD in Private Sector Development