The European doctorate label
The European doctorate label is a system to certify the European and international dimension of the doctorate.
- acquisition of new skills
- development of an international professional network
- international career opportunities
The European doctorate label is different from international co-supervision, but can be added to it.
The different steps
Step 1 During the doctorate
- A research stay of at least three months in a European country other than the country of defense and enrolment
Step 2 Before the thesis defense
- Notification by the doctoral student when the thesis defense is due to be filed
- Pre-defense reports prepared by at least two higher education institution professors, from two different European countries, other than the country of defense and enrolment
Step 3 During the thesis defense
- At least one jury member from a higher education institution in a European State other than the country of defense and enrolment
- The defense is carried out in a national European language other than the national language(s) of the country of defense and enrolment
Step 4 After the thesis defense
- A "European doctorate" certificate is delivered by the University of Bordeaux, inparallel with the doctoral qualification
Internationalization
Stéphanie DANAUX
Project Officer for the Cotutelle Doctoral Program
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