Doctorat Sciences de l'information et de la communication at CY Cergy Paris University

Programme overview

Doctorat Sciences de l'information et de la communication is a research degree in which the doctoral candidate is hosted by a CY research structure for at least three years to learn the profession of researcher by working on an original, unresolved research question (the thesis topic) within École doctorale Arts, humanités, sciences sociales. The doctorate does not lead only to a teaching and research career, but it is the only route into one.

Faculty: Écoles doctorales et direction de la recherche, École doctorale Arts, humanités, sciences sociales | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time or part-time; taught in French and English | Location: Cergy, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Original thesis research on an unresolved question under a thesis supervisor, within a CY research structure.

Career pathways

Management-level roles in universities (teaching and research, research support, steering) and in R&D, public governance and innovation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission rules depend on the doctoral school and generally require that a thesis supervisor has agreed to supervise the doctorate, that a thesis topic has been agreed, and that financial arrangements are accepted (funding is sought or the candidate self-funds through main employment).

EUR 398 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for doctorate and HDR at CY Source

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

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