The qualifying exam is an examination required for certain PhD candidates to prove their capabilities to apply and synthesize their skills and knowledge during the PhD program. A qualifying exam is mandatory if the degree of the PhD candidate does not fulfill the entree requirements of Wageningen University. The Doctoral Service Centre initiates the QE in Hora Finita.

After the QE is set up by the Doctoral Service Centre, a supervisor can add courses to the QE.

1. Go to your Dashboard > Tasks

2. Click on the link Submit Qualifying exam...

3. Enter the information in the field content

4. Click on Submit to send the information to the Doctoral Service Centre

The Doctoral Service Centre (DSC) will review the QE. You will receive an email about the outcome. If the DSC approves the QE, the PhD candidate can perform the QE. If the DSC rejects the QE, you will receive the motivation for the rejection. You can resubmit the QE by following the previous steps.