Academics

Doctoral studies (PhD)

The school offers 10 disciplines

How to apply

Applicants for doctoral studies must have validated an equivalent to a Master of Science in engineering or applied sciences (equivalent to the successful completion to a 5th year of higher education).

  • Applicants must contact the doctoral department to submit a research project or to consult the department’s research proposals.
  • The doctoral department will refer the candidate to a thesis supervisor and review with him the financing aspect during his doctoral studies.
  • Once the candidate is selected by the doctoral department and thesis supervisor, he/she will sign a thesis contract.

Administrative Matters

Doctoral studies at Ecole des Mines are always funded. Funding is provided by the school (regional, national or European grants) or directly by companies in the case of applied research.

The contract is available for a period of 3 years, and it includes medical insurance and other social benefits.

Agenda

Most calls for PhD applications are issued before April 1st , for a start of PhD programs on October 1st.

Contact

Christophe Desrayaud
Phone: +33 (0)4 77 42 00 14
christophe.desrayaud@mines-stetienne.fr

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