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2 Best PhD Education Universities in the Netherlands

University of Twente tops our list of 2 PhD Education universities in the Netherlands at #203 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Institute of Social Studies. The universities on this list offer 2 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Twente at #203 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Twente has the largest research record in this group, with 6,015,699 citations and an h-index of 626. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Institute of Social Studies offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the Netherlands for PhD Education?

University of Twente (QS World #203) and Institute of Social Studies lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Education in the Netherlands?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Education course take in the Netherlands?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Education courses start in the Netherlands?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Education courses in the Netherlands?

Institute of Social Studies, with 1, ahead of University of Twente (1).

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