The Doctorate cycle is training for research, culminating in obtaining a doctoral degree, after a research defense before a jury.

The doctoral cycle is organized within the Centers for Doctoral Studies (CED).

The doctorate is a diploma which certifies a doctoral course consisting of a set of research work aimed at to enable the doctoral student to acquire knowledge, skills and competences to undertake and lead in the long term, high-level scientific research.

In addition to research activities, doctoral students participate in compulsory additional training (specific teaching, project management, languages ​​and communication, initiation to university pedagogy, monitoring and tutoring, doctoral forums, etc.). The hourly volume of additional training is 200 hours.

Access conditions

To register for a doctorate, the candidate must hold a Master's degree, a specialized Master's degree or a diploma recognized as equivalent and meeting the admission criteria provided for in the description of the doctoral training of the Center for Doctoral Studies concerned.