Glossary
- ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) :
units that measure a student’s workload and achievements in a course or university programme in Europe. One ECTS credit corresponds on average to 25 to 30 hours of student work, including teaching hours (lectures, tutorials, practical work), personal work (reading, research, projects, exam preparation) and assessments and exams. ECTS credits can be accumulated throughout a course of study and are transferable. They facilitate academic recognition between institutions and countries, particularly in the context of international mobility programmes such as Erasmus+.
- Eligible :
refers to a candidate who has passed a written examination and can proceed to take the oral examination.
- End-of-term exams (partiels) :
written or oral exams at the end of each semester.
- EURAXESS :
information portal for researchers. This service provides free support for researchers, irrespective of whether their host university is a member of the network or not.
- European health insurance card :
card issued to people covered by the French Assurance Maladie scheme to facilitate the reimbursement of medical expenses incurred in one of the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) member states, in Switzerland or in the United Kingdom.
- Examination jury :
group of four to eight experts, at least half of whom are not from the PhD student’s institution, chosen to assess the scientific quality of the thesis. The jury includes the thesis supervisor, who does not contribute to the decision, and is chaired by a professor or senior lecturer qualified to direct research. It ensures national and international recognition of the diploma awarded.
- Excess fees (Dépassement d’honoraires) :
refers to the difference between the official healthcare fee set by social security and the fee actually charged by a healthcare professional. This additional cost is not covered by the Assurance Maladie.
