Once the final version of the dissertation has been completed, it must be submitted to the members of the examination committee for evaluation within the deadlines established by the faculty regulations. This stage enables the committee to assess whether the dissertation is acceptable and, where appropriate, to authorize the doctoral defense.

Following a successful defense, an imprimatur document is issued. This document authorizes the official submission of the dissertation to the University Library.

The doctoral degree can only be awarded once this final requirement has been fulfilled and the dissertation deposit has been formally validated.

Submission of the Manuscript

• Submit to the thesis supervisor.
• If deemed acceptable, send to the jury members within the deadlines set by the faculty regulations before the defense.
• After the defense, if required, make the requested corrections to the manuscript before the public presentation.

Deposit of the Thesis

After the imprimatur has been issued (procedure specific to each faculty):

• Submit one or more printed copies to the faculty library within the regulatory deadlines.
• Send an electronic version (including the abstract) to the library.
• Complete the Declaration of Honor.
• A deposit certificate will be issued, allowing you to obtain the certificate of completion.
• The diploma will be awarded at the next official graduation ceremony.

Directive on thesis deposit
Pledge of honour

Dissemination of the Thesis

The electronic version of the thesis is uploaded to the University’s institutional server and made available in open access, free and immediate.

Exception: Upon motivated request (with the thesis supervisor’s agreement and approval of the dean), the dissemination may be embargoed and postponed for up to 2 years.
During this period:

• Access restricted to the university community, or
• Private access (only for the doctoral candidate).
  (See faculty-specific guidelines for details.)