Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Tilburg, Netherlands
Disciplines
Liberal Arts, Digital Media
Overview
Our primary role is to deliver services that enable PhD candidates to fully dedicate their resources to research. On a day-to-day basis the Graduate School is the first point of contact for all stakeholders involved in PhD projects.
Features
- The Humanities and Digital Sciences degree at Tilburg University stands for quality, integrity, and humanity. We safeguard the high quality of both the supervision process during PhD trajectories and the resulting thesis.
- We do not only protect the interests of the PhD community, but proactively work towards maintaining a safe, inclusive, and professional environment. We focus on being transparent and approachable for everyone engaged in PhD projects.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The Graduate School advises various parties within the university about how to improve the position of PhD candidates.
- By conducting regular interviews, we are precisely attuned to the support PhD candidates need in order to thrive and become skilled scholars.
- The Graduate School also upholds the high-quality standard of academic research by ensuring PhD candidates comply with university policies.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- For each PhD candidate, a supervisor is appointed by the Doctorate Board and, in addition, a second supervisor, a supervisor or co-supervisor.
- A minimum of two and a maximum of three (co-)supervisors are appointed. The (co-)supervisor shall be an expert in (part of) the field of the subject described in the thesis.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: Free
- EU/EEA — EU/EEA Nationals: Free
Living costs
Tilburg, Netherlands
1,128-1,773 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Humanities and Digital Sciences.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- FIDERH Scholarship — Provided by university, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands. Grant: 200000 MXN. Deadline: Not specified.
- FUNED Scholarship — Provided by university, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands. Grant: 12000 USD. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- CONICYT Scholarship — Provided by university, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands. Grant: 10000 EUR. Deadline: Anytime. Merit-based.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, U.S. government. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 2026-10-07.
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, ServiceScape. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 2026-11-30.
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, ACES Education Fund. Grant: 3500 USD. Deadline: 2026-11-15.
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — Independent provider, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Grant: 1550 EUR. Deadline: 2026-10-31.
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, IvyPanda. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 2026-10-31. Merit-based.
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Voice Talent Online. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 2027-03-01.
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Salvado Law. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 2027-01-13. Merit-based.
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Anonymous Hope Fund. Grant: 3000 USD. Deadline: 2026-12-31. Need-based.
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Leopold Figl Foundation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 2026-12-31. Need-based.
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, IELTS from 6 to 9. Grant: 1500 USD. Deadline: Not specified.
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. Grant: 12000 USD. Deadline: 2027-01-11.