Registration into doctoral programmes for holders of Belgian university 2nd cycle degrees

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Admissions 

The 3^rd cycle is the highest level of university studies.

It includes :

• doctoral research, leading to a certificate of instruction in research techniques;
• work performed as part of preparation for a dissertation and its defense, which upon completion earns the student
  the academic degree of doctor.

Admission to 3^rd cycle studies is reserved for students who are holders of a Master's  (300 credits/ECTS).

At the same time, students who have received a 2^nd cycle diploma in four years, under regulations in force prior to
the "Bologna" decree, can also be admitted to 3^rd cycle studies.

To see an explanation of all conditions for admission to doctoral study, click here.

We also invite you to consult the the General Rules for Doctorates.

Official registration 

The college in which the student wishes to pursue doctoral study will accept his application, provided that the doctoral project
is sufficiently well-defined and has been approved in writing by a faculty sponsor. The precise forms of communicating with
the college may vary from one faculty to another.

To begin registration,

Students who have a diploma from ULg, and who have just finished their course work  (without interruption)

◊ must furnish the Registrar with written authorization from the college or department that offers the doctoral programme
the student wants to enter (pre-qualification model). They can either request a new registration form and return it by mail, or apply for reinstatement through the Portal. In both cases, the authorization of the college must be deposited by mail. Students may also come in person to the the Registration Service office. 

 Holders of a diploma from ULg who have interrupted their studies

◊ must come personally to the Registration Service, bringing with them :

• written authorization from the college where they plan to do doctoral work (pre-established model)   
• one proof of identity document
• official reports on their activities or studies during the last 5 years (excepting years during which they were students at ULg)  

Diploma-holders from another institution

◊ must come in person to the Registration Service, bringing with them : 

• written authorization from the college of the proposed doctoral programme (pre-qualification model)
• one proof of identity document
• a copy of their C.E.S.S. diploma attesting completion of secondary studies
• a copy of their diploma(s) attesting completion of higher education studies
• official transcripts attesting their activities or studies during the last 5 years (àexcept for years when they were registered as ULg students)

Doctoral candidates must complete their registrations and pay their registration fees before October 31 (written exceptions only).

A doctorate is a long-term study project that should take at least three years. Therefore, students should investigate means of financing their education. For information concerning paying for school programmes, contact the Research Administration office.