DU Délégué à la protection des données personnelles (DPO) at Université d'Évry Paris-Saclay

Programme overview

The university diploma trains professionals in the legal, technical and organisational aspects of the data protection officer role so that they can act as DPO in a company, public body or local authority. The hybrid format combines 21 virtual-classroom sessions in the evening and on Saturdays, compatible with full-time work. Planned dates 9 January 2027 to 30 November 2027. RNCP38106.

Faculty: UFR Droit et Science Politique (DSP) | Duration: 9 months (137 hours of teaching and a 12-week, 420-hour internship) | Study mode: part-time; hybrid distance learning (evenings and Saturdays); taught in French | Location: Évry-Courcouronnes, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Ensuring compliance with personal-data protection rules (advising on the GDPR), managing technical risks of information systems and managing a personal-data management system including projects and budgets.

Career pathways

Data protection officer or equivalent roles in companies, public bodies and local authorities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Selective recruitment on file with a possible interview; applications from 1 April 2026 to 30 October 2026 via eCandidat. Applicants must hold a Master 1 or régime maitrise in law or computer science (level 6, four years after the baccalauréat); applicants with significant data-protection experience are also considered; English level B1 is required.

EUR 4,200 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Tuition for the 9-month diploma. The separate 20 euro application fee is not included. Source

Duration: 9 months (137 hours of teaching and a 12-week, 420-hour internship)

Apply through the official page: https://candidature.univ-evry.fr/ecandidat/#!accueilView

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