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The doctorate is a graduate degree conferred by a doctoral school—in this case CY Cergy Paris University Graduate School of Humanities, Creation, and Heritage. Candidates must possess a master’s degree or equivalent master’s-level credential. After preparing and successfully defending a dissertation, candidates are awarded the doctoral degree.

2026 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications are welcome from artists, creators, and authors active in the art world and holding a French 2-year master’s degree or the equivalent. Complete information is presented in the program description available for download below.

The complete PDF file must be sent as a single compiled file to the following email address:

Applications must be sent as a single compiled file to the following email address: candidature-aac-eur@cyu.fr, from 2am on March 2, 2026, through 2am on April 13, 2026.

Questions? Contact CY Cergy Paris University: doctoratparprojet@cyu.fr

2026 Practice-led doctorate application form

Rules for 2026 practice-led doctorate call for applications