New name, same degree
Why do we switch the degree
We change our degree because the Universities of Applied Science in the Netherlands are starting with Professional Doctorate (PD) trajectories. Therefore, we want to avoid confusion between those trajectories and our programs at academic level. Only the name of the degree changes; the content of our programs is not affected.Â
EngD resembles our programs
EngD is used as a degree already in the United Kingdom (UK) for programs that resemble our programs. The national associations for both programs AEngD and 4TU.SAI have been affiliated members since 2012. In the past, we agreed that EngD and PDEng were on the same level.
Information for trainees
This means that if you graduate on or after 1 September 2022, you will receive a diploma with the degree of EngD. If you graduate before 1 September 2022, you will receive a diploma with the degree of PDEng; however, you are free to use the EngD degree instead as of 1 September 2022.
In view of the name switch from PDEng to EngD, you can download the official statement explaining the reasons for this switch. The explaining supplement can be found here
Contact?
Do you have any questions? Please contact your program director. In the upcoming months, there will be more communication about the switch.Â
Information for alumni
If you graduate before 1 September 2022, you will receive a diploma with the degree of PDEng; however, you are free to use the EngD degree instead as of 1 September 2022. Â
In view of the name switch from PDEng to EngD, you can download the official statement explaining the reasons for this switch. The explaining supplement can be found here
More information
Read more about the name switch in an interview with director Prof. dr. Paul KoenraadÂ