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@foxy In the Netherlands a PhD is a job, with full benefits like pension, salary (not stipend) and sick leave. You need to have a masters and while there is no official credits you need to get, its normal to TA 2 years, thats 4 courses over 4 semesters. The phd contract lasts 4 years with 2 extensions of a few months possible, but most people get only one extension. You get your phd when the committee decides its good enough, this is vague but usually in the first year they tell you what is expected in terms of achievements. Good luck.