The PhD generally requires three years of research work and specific training in the form of tuition or participation in seminars. Each doctoral thesis is supervised by a director and prepared within one of the ENS de Lyon’s research labs.

There are several gateways to access other training programs when studying at ENS de Lyon.

Information about programs in English, cross-disciplinary (sports, IT..) or "French as a foreign language" courses, as well as a A-Z of courses among which students can choose what they want to study at ENS de Lyon.

The ENS de Lyon offers opportunities in continuing education to scientists, managers, job-seekers, as well as training programs and tools dedicated to teachers and staff of the education system.