Doctoral studies at Nantes Université

The doctorate is the most prestigious and highest degree in France. Doctoral students are young researchers working in the laboratories of Nantes Université. Supported by a thesis supervisor, doctoral students participate in the implementation of Nantes Université's.

Doing a PhD at Nantes Université means:

Acquiring training through and with research in a laboratory
Benefiting from high-quality courses taught by researchers
Accessing cutting-edge facilities and instruments in research units
Participating in international events organised around the world
Benefiting from research networks and partnerships with French, European and global universities
Taking advantage of links with the university and businesses to establish professional contacts

Becoming a PhD student

Career development

Doctoral schools

My thesis in 180 seconds

My thesis in 180 seconds is an international competition that allows doctoral students to present their research topics. In a one-man/woman show format, they have three minutes on stage to present their thesis in an accessible, entertaining and sometimes humorous way with the aim of convincing the audience.

Every year, the Pays de la Loire Doctoral College and Nantes Université organise the Nantes final of the competition, which is a preliminary stage before the regional final.

The graduation ceremony

Cérémonie des docteurs Every year, Nantes Université honours its doctoral graduates at a graduation ceremony and showcases the richness of their backgrounds, the diversity of their professional experience and the opportunities available to them after completing their theses.

This is a unique opportunity to highlight the diversity and excellence of the research carried out by doctoral students in the laboratories of Nantes Université!