Dutch Plan to Launch Two New Doctorates: PD and EngD - DutchNews.nl

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According to Education Minister Letschert, the implementation is "a missing puzzle piece".

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PHOTO (ANP) - Scientist in conversation with HBO student [LIVEBLOG IRAN HERE] So we were still wondering what that was all about, 'enjoying working on dossiers that mattered back then', by the female ministers of D66. But this is what it is. While universities in the Netherlands openly post racist and ideologically closed-off job vacancies, the youth can no longer write or do arithmetic, religious fanatics preach religious fanaticism with taxpay…

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News Image dpa The Cabinet wants to offer students at the higher professional education (HBO) level the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree. Minister of Education Rianne Letschert (D66) presented the first draft of a legislative amendment today that introduces two new titles: the Professional Doctor (PD) and the Engineering Doctor (EngD). If the Senate and the House of Representatives approve, the first candidates can start in 2027. Letscher…

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Graduates from universities of applied sciences should also be able to obtain a doctoral degree after doctoral research focused on practice. Minister of Education Rianne Letschert (D66) wants to arrange this with a new law. Two new titles will be introduced: Professional Doctor (PD) and Engineering Doctor (EngD). The latter is intended for technological design tracks at universities.