École Normale Supérieure in Paris combines research and higher education, preparing students for teaching and research careers.
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Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes
École Pratique des Hautes Études presents its approach of teaching research through the practice of research.
About Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes
EPHE – PSL is a French higher education and research institution founded in 1868. It teaches research through the practice of research. The homepage describes three scientific sections: Life and Earth Sciences, Historical and Philological Sciences, and Religious Sciences. It reports more than 270 teacher-researchers and teaching staff across these sections, who contribute to transdisciplinary research programmes and advanced training. Researchers are spread across 45 research units, some of which the school supervises and others that host its teacher-researchers.
The site publishes institutional news and an events agenda that includes study days and lecture series. It also links to a doctoral school and to thesis defence notices. Companies, foundations and individual donors can support the school's projects, and visitors can subscribe to a monthly newsletter. The homepage does not describe admission procedures, fees, or course catalogues.
Key features
- Research organised across three scientific sections in life sciences, history, and religion
- More than 270 teacher-researchers contributing to transdisciplinary research and advanced training
- Research carried out through 45 research units, some supervised by the school
- News and events agenda listing study days and lecture series
- Links to a doctoral school and thesis defence notices
- Support channel for companies, foundations and individual donors to fund projects
- Monthly newsletter covering research news and new training programmes
Best for: Prospective students and researchers interested in research-based training in the life and earth sciences, historical and philological sciences, or religious sciences, and organisations seeking to support academic research in France.
Good for
- Research is organised across three clearly defined scientific sections
- The school states that its research programmes are transdisciplinary
- Public events, news, and a newsletter make current activity easy to follow
Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes at a glance
- Official website
- ephe.psl.eu
- Category
- Education & Learning › Universities in France
- Type
- Institution
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- French
- Country
- FR
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes FAQ
How can organisations support the school?
The school invites companies, foundations and individual donors to support its projects. The homepage links to a 'Nous soutenir' (Support us) page for this purpose.
How can I keep up with the school's activity?
Visitors can subscribe to a monthly newsletter that covers current research news, advances in research, and new training programmes.
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