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43 Affordable PhD programmes in France

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Sciences Po4,2(41)
Paris, France Top 5% in Worldwide

Economics

The PhD in Economics at Sciences Po, supported by the Department of Economics, is now one of the very best European programs, as reflected by the recent recruitment of our students by top universities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
ESSEC Business School - Paris4,3(50)
Cergy-Pontoise, France

Finance

The PhD programme in Finance at ESSEC Business School - Paris aims to train innovative scholars, able to produce top-quality research in finance.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
emlyon business school4,5(54)
Lyon, France

Management

The PhD in Management at emlyon business school is a fully funded program that prepares students to produce world-class research, meets the highest international standards and is delivered entirely in English.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsFree
ISAE-SUPAERO - Higher Institute of Aeronautics and Space4,1(12)
Toulouges, France Top 8% in Worldwide

Engineering

A world leader in aerospace engineering higher education, with its engineers and master of sciences programs, ISAE-SUPAERO - Higher Institute of Aeronautics and Space offers a rich and diverse PhD in Engineering program, leading to the PhD degree, the highest diploma delivered by the institute, recognized internationally.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$447/yr
INSEAD - The Business School for the World4,1(13)
Fontainebleau, France Top 7% in Worldwide

PhD in Management

The PhD in Management Programme at INSEAD is designed to amplify your talents by offering the best training, experience, and advice to lay the foundations for a successful career in business academia. PhD students undergo five years of rigorous research training in France or Singapore with full funding and secure top academic placements after their doctoral studies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsFree
Sciences Po4,2(41)
Paris, France Top 5% in Worldwide

History

The aim of this History PhD offered by Sciences Po is to train researchers who are familiar with key historiographical issues and concepts, are capable of conducting rigorous archival research, and are willing to participate in a broad international debate and conversation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Orleans3,9(23)
Orléans, France Top 8% in Worldwide

Energy, Materials, Geosciences, Space Sciences

Co-accredited by the University of Orleans, the University of Tours and INSA Centre Val de Loire, the Energy, Materials, Geosciences, Space Sciences Doctoral School (EMSTU) has doctoral students carrying out their research in the 13 research units attached to the DS distributed over the Orleans, Tours, Bourges and Blois sites. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Orleans3,9(23)
Orléans, France Top 8% in Worldwide

Humanities and Languages

The Humanities and Languages Doctoral School is comprised of four joint research units and nine reception teams from the University of Tours and the University of Orleans.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Lille4,2(28)
Lille, France Top 3% in Worldwide

Biology and Health Sciences

The aim of the Biology and Health Sciences doctoral program at the University of Lille is to train doctoral students as highly skilled scientists capable of independent research in the public sector of higher education and research in biology and health sciences or as scientifically-trained professionals who will valorize their competences in a non-academic context.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
ESSEC Business School - Paris4,3(50)
Cergy-Pontoise, France

Data Analytics

The PhD programme in Data Analytics from ESSEC Business School - Paris launched in 2022, provides doctoral training with advanced courses and research opportunities in econometrics, machine learning, risk analysis, statistics and related fields. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
SKEMA Business School4,5(66)
Sophia Antipolis, France +2

Business Administration, Management

Welcome to SKEMA Business School's distinguished doctoral program in Business Administration, Management. As an esteemed institution, SKEMA offers a cutting-edge curriculum that seamlessly integrates business administration principles with a dedicated focus on management.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
ESSEC Business School - Paris4,3(50)
Cergy-Pontoise, France

Marketing

The PhD programme in Marketing from ESSEC Business School - Paris is devoted to training doctoral candidates to conduct rigorous and high impact research in a dynamic business environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
SKEMA Business School4,5(66)
Sophia Antipolis, France +2

Business Administration, Finance & Accounting

Welcome to SKEMA Business School's distinguished doctoral program in Business Administration, Finance & Accounting . As an esteemed institution, SKEMA offers a cutting-edge curriculum that seamlessly integrates business administration principles with a profound focus on finance and accounting.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Sorbonne University4,1(50)
Paris, France Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Doctor of Philosophy

Explore the world of advanced research and global academic excellence with Sorbonne University's International Doctor of Philosophy program. Embark on a transcendent academic journey at a world-renowned institution dedicated to expanding the frontiers of knowledge. Sorbonne University invites you to be part of a transformative experience through our prestigious doctoral program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Sciences Po4,2(41)
Paris, France Top 5% in Worldwide

Law

The Law school's (Ph.D.) doctoral programme within the Sciences Po doctoral school provides high-level training for students who wish to bring a significant theoretical contribution to their understanding of legal issues in a specific area of the law. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Orleans3,9(23)
Orléans, France Top 8% in Worldwide

Mathematics, Computer Science, Theoretical Physics and Systems Engineering

The Mathematics, Computer Science, Theoretical Physics and Systems Engineering Doctoral School (ED MIPTIS) is composed of 4 laboratories from the University of Tours and the University of Orleans as well as the INSA Centre Val de Loire.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
TBS Education4,3(27)
Toulouse, France Top 8% in Worldwide

Management

TBS Education, in collaboration with Toulouse School of Management, is offering a high-level PhD programme. This Management programme is for students who wish to pursue a career as an academic or who aim for a profession of great expertise in consulting, banking, or research companies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsFree
Ecole Centrale de Lyon3,9(7)
Écully, France Top 6% in Worldwide

Neurosciences and Cognition

The Neurosciences and Cognition doctoral program at Ecole Centrale de Lyon provides the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in the field of neurosciences and cognition within a highly regarded academic environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Sorbonne University4,1(50)
Paris, France Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy

Welcome to Sorbonne University's Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy program. Immerse yourself in a transformative academic journey at one of the world's renowned institutions for higher learning. Sorbonne University invites you to explore the boundless possibilities of research and innovation through our interdisciplinary doctoral program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Ecole Centrale de Lyon3,9(7)
Écully, France Top 6% in Worldwide

Economics and Management Sciences

The Economics and Management Sciences programme offered by Ecole Centrale de Lyon develops advanced research expertise in economics and management through structured doctoral training and thesis research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree

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