Doctorate as a form of Recognition of Prior Learning (VAE)

Recognition of Prior Learning (VAE) allows you to obtain a diploma, title, or certificate of professional qualification from the National Register of Professional Certification (RNCP)

The doctorate can be obtained through standard full-time training or Recognition of Prior Learning (VAE)

All necessary scientific, material, and financial conditions must be met for the successful completion of a doctoral research and registration of the thesis

For your application to be accepted, you need to have worked the required amount of time in a field related to the diploma you are applying for. Based on the eligibility file provided, you must demonstrate a scientific capacity that allows you to undertake a VAE doctoral programme credibly

Feel free to contact the GS SMRE and the VAE division of the Continuing Education and Training Départment (DFCA) at the University of Lille

Who can apply?
Regardless of age, nationality, status or level of training, anyone who can provide proof of at least one year's professional experience directly related to the qualification in question may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (VAE)

What process is involved?
1. Reception, information and guidance
2. Decision on administrative and educational admissibility
3. Drafting of the application
4. Thesis defence before a special jury

VAE Portal
Order of 4 July 2017 on the implementation of the VAE

You will find all the information available at: https://formationpro.univ-lille.fr/accompagnement/validation-dacquis (page in French)