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Legal framework

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Doctoral regulations applicable to all PhD students enrolled at UCLouvain

  • UCLouvain Doctoral Regulations
  • Decree of 07/11/2013 defining higher education and the academic organization of studies in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation

These documents constitute the reference texts that govern doctorates; in the event of a dispute, only these texts prevail. They must be consulted by all doctoral candidates. Other available information and procedures are useful supplements but do not replace or amend the regulatory texts.

Candidates wishing to pursue a doctorate are advised to carefully read these documents as they contain essential information.

Special provisions specific to each Doctoral Commission of Domain