Doctorate degree

In most countries, preparation of a doctoral programme is typically three years (excluding undergraduate study); it may last longer in the humanities and social sciences. The doctor of philosophy or abbreviated Ph.D. or PhD is in the Anglo-Saxon university system, the most common title of a doctoral degree. Universities in the non-English-speaking world have begun adopting similar standards to those of the Anglophone PhD degree for their research doctorates.

Criteria for award of research doctorates vary somewhat throughout the world, but typically require the submission of a substantial body of original research undertaken by the candidate. A significant part is devoted to the drafting and defense of a thesis called thesis or dissertation. Access to doctoral studies: students who want to earn the PhD degree must complete a Master's degree programme which lasts for 2 years after graduation with a Bachelor's degree (5 years in total).

Each accredited institution manages the validation of credits students.

EABHES transcribes the credits obtained by a student along his studies and publishes a transcript of records, clearly showing the student's achievements. This transcript is composed of: - Credits obtained for each course unit - Results obtained in assessment according to the norms of the institution and the country (local grade) - Ects Grades that grade each student among his class.

Extra fees for a complementary degree and the continuation of a European Doctorate degree:

The total school fees for the European Doctorate degree of 1525€ for the whole programme can either be supported directly by the student or integrated by the Institute into the tuition fees of the accredited programme.

In all cases application to European Doctorate degree is made through the Institute, thus guaranteeing the authenticity of data transmitted. The School will either inform you payment facilities (lump sum or in instalments).

The overall cost includes:

• Enrolment fees
• Sending out the system of reference
• Outlay and administrative follow-up
• Sending out the transcript of records to the candidate every year
• At the end of the programme, the final transcript sent to the student
• Diploma

This sum does not include registration fees for the Foreign Language certification which is compulsory either English certification if the applicant is not native speakers or French, German, Spanish, Italian certification in all other cases. The minimum level required is the C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.