Key information
- Duration: Full-time — 48 months
- Start dates: Starting September 2027
- Application deadline: Not specified
- Language: English
- Credits: 30 ECTS
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Disciplines: Dentistry
Overview
About the programme
Scientists in this Oral Regenerative Medicine research programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam are investigating, among other things, how to restore bone loss, for example caused by the gum disease periodontis or surgery. In addition, they research the quality and durability of materials, techniques and aids that should help restore this bone loss.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Oral Radiology
- Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction
- Oral Implantology
- Dental Materials Science
- Oral Celbiology
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Education
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: 92
IELTS: 6.5
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 AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 9,709 AUD / year (≈ 6,000 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): 9,709 AUD / year (≈ 6,000 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: 1,618-2,427 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Oral Regenerative Medicine.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider (U.S. government), Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider (ServiceScape), Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider (ACES Education Fund), Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation), Grant: Various benefits, Merit-based, Deadline: Not specified
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider (Voice Talent Online), Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider (IvyPanda), Grant: 1000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider (Salvado Law), Grant: 1000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider (Anonymous Hope Fund), Grant: 3000 USD, Need-based, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- 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: 11 Jan 2027
