Doctoral Degrees Governed by a Cotutelle Agreement
Under the provisions of an approved cotutelle agreement, a PhD student at the University of Adelaide may divide his/her candidature between the University of Adelaide and a partner institution in France and, following the successful completion of an agreed examination process, be awarded a degree that is recognised in both countries.
To be admitted as a candidate under a cotutelle agreement, a suitably resourced project and adequate supervision at both institutions must be available. Additionally, applicants are required to satisfy the normal admission requirements, including all language proficiency requirements, at both the University of Adelaide and the French partner institution. A cotutelle agreement must be established no later than the end of the first year of enrolment. Consequently, if you are interested in a cotutelle program it is recommended that you read the relevant policy in detail and discuss the possibility of establishing a cotutelle with your supervisors at the time of applying for candidature.
Students with French citizenship wishing to apply for a cotutelle with the University of Adelaide must demonstrate, prior to application, that:
- They are already enrolled in a PhD in a French University
- Arrangements exist for an approximately equal sharing of candidature between institutions.
Enquiries concerning other countries and their participation in cotutelle doctorates should be directed to the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Further information about the French cotutelle scheme
