haarlemsdagbladMar 30, 2026, 07:01

Cabinet to allow doctoral degrees at universities of applied sciences

Dutch Education Minister Rianne Letschert has proposed a new law to introduce doctoral degrees for students at universities of applied sciences (HBO) following practice-oriented research. The legislation will establish two new titles, Professional Doctor (PD) and Engineering Doctor (EngD), to recognize advanced professional and technological design achievements.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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