École Spéciale des Travaux Publics, du Bâtiment et de l'Industrie (ESTP)

PhD students are supervised at the ESTP Paris Constructibility Research Institute and enrolled at one of its partner doctoral schools which confer the degree - amongst which "Sciences, Ingénierie et Environnement" of Université Paris Est. PhD studies may also be carried out within the framework of an international cooperation agreement and supervised by the two institutions. In France, companies may sponsor applied research PhD studies by offering a work contract (“CIFRE”) to the students who may benefit from all social advantages (health insurance, social rights, …) of a regular employee.