Source: https://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/fr/les-docteurs-diplomes-en-2024-99452
- In 2024, the number of doctors who graduated decreased by 3.0%, after an increase of 9.6% in 2023 due to a catch-up following the pandemic.
- The proportion of theses defended in 2024 in less than 40 months increased by 4 points.
- The number of first-time doctoral students enrolled in the 2024-2025 academic year increased by 3.2% compared to the previous year.
- In 2024-2025, the percentage of doctoral students enrolled in their first year of thesis benefiting from funding increased, reaching 81%.
- Finally, international co-supervisions for doctoral students stagnated at a low level.