Doctoral Program

The Collège de France is an institution of higher education open to all, with the distinction that it does not award degrees. It does not have a doctoral school (ED); however, doctoral students may earn academic credit for courses taken at the institution, which may include lectures, seminars, conferences, symposia, or study days.

Agreements with Doctoral Schools (ED)

To qualify, an agreement must be signed between the doctoral school and the Collège de France. A standard agreement template is available to the doctoral school director and can be signed electronically. For more information on the agreements and the agreement process, doctoral schools may contact the Teaching and Audience Development Division.

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Newsletter for doctoral students and doctoral schools

A monthly newsletter sent to doctoral students and research fellows provides updates on scientific developments at the Collège de France and its institutes, as well as information on the many resources available, particularly in digital format.

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How do I register for classes?

Before registering, check with your doctoral school to confirm:

  1. that an agreement has been signed with the Collège de France;
  2. that your attendance will be counted toward credits as part of your doctoral program.

Fill out the online form to complete your registration:

A copy is sent to the ED’s administrative director and to the Collège de France. The ED then confirms your enrollment by endorsing this document.

You may take the courses of your choice:

Don't forget to check the schedule before heading out, as classes may sometimes be postponed or canceled.

If you wish to attend two or more classes, you must fill out a form for each request and have the document signed by the instructor or professor at the end of the session.

Once the course is over, submit the completed and signed attendance form to your doctoral school. The school will then validate the credits according to its own procedures.