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Doctoral studies

Duration of the thesis


The PhD, generally lasts three years (36 months).

Enrollment in a 4th year may be authorized by the Head of the institution in agreement with the director of the doctoral school, the PhD supervisor, the director of the laboratory, and the PhD student for scientific or material reasons, personal difficulties, maternity leave, long-term illness, or employed activity in the case of PhD students having a professional activity.