Dress codes per university

A doctoral ceremony requires clear dress rules. These vary by university and role.

A doctoral ceremony at a university has a dress code. Different rules often apply to the doctoral candidate and paranymphs than to the doctoral committee. Within the committee, there are also differences between professors and other members.

Important
In most cases, a tailcoat suit is the safest and most appropriate choice for men.

GENTS offers the tailcoat suit — most worn by doctoral candidates and paranymphs — at an attractive price with matching accessories.

Netherlands

Groningen

  • Professors: gown and cap
  • Other committee members: dark suit
  • Doctoral candidate: preferably tailcoat suit

Leiden

  • Doctoral candidate and paranymphs: tailcoat suit
  • Black vest, white bow tie

Utrecht

  • Tailcoat suit or dark suit allowed
  • Women: skirt suit or festive dress

Wageningen

  • Preferably tailcoat suit
  • Committee: gown or formal clothing

Amsterdam (VU & UvA)

  • VU: tailcoat suit with black vest
  • UvA: no strict rules, tailcoat suit recommended

Rotterdam

  • Tailcoat suit with white vest and white bow tie

Maastricht

  • Preferably tailcoat suit
  • Women: city attire

Tilburg

  • Tailcoat suit recommended
  • Alternative: appropriate festive clothing

Enschede (UT)

  • Tailcoat suit or tailcoat
  • Foreign clothing allowed

Delft

  • Tailcoat suit required
  • Committee: gown or tailcoat

Eindhoven

  • Doctoral candidate: tailcoat suit
  • Committee: gown or suit

Nijmegen

  • Tailcoat suit or formal clothing

Belgium

Antwerp

  • Often no strict dress code
  • Tailcoat suit strongly recommended for men
  • Women: formal, sober clothing

Leuven (KU Leuven)

  • Traditionally formal
  • Tailcoat suit or dark suit
Tip from GENTS
Doubtful? Always choose a tailcoat suit. This is the safest and most appropriate choice at almost every university.