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.

The University’s policy for the administration and award of doctoral degrees governed by a cotutelle agreement is available on the web at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1183

Further information about the scheme is available at: http://www.ambafrance-au.org/article.php3?id_article=1369