The Institut Pasteur Education Center offers outstanding training in life sciences and public health, combining theory and practice. At the heart of our pedagogy is hands-on experimentation, conducted in state-of-the-art facilities with specialized staff dedicated to the learning of scientific practices.
More than 40 Pasteur Courses, taught by renowned researchers in an inclusive and international environment, thus strengthen the expertise of today’s and tomorrow’s scientists.
Our main objectives are:
To provide high-quality training: ensuring education based on the latest scientific advances and best experimental practices.
To promote practical and collaborative learning: allowing learners to handle cutting-edge equipment and work in teams, in a secure and stimulating environment.
To encourage international and interdisciplinary openness: welcoming learners from all backgrounds and fostering scientific exchanges worldwide.
To contribute to global scientific impact: training professionals able to tackle contemporary challenges in health and science research and disseminate their knowledge within their scientific and professional communities.
The Education Center of the Institut Pasteur has cutting-edge and flexible facilities designed to provide an optimal learning experience. The Center spans 2,400 m² and includes spaces suitable for all types of scientific training:
Practical work rooms: three rooms each accommodating up to 24 participants, equipped for a variety of experiments.
Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSC Rooms): two rooms with 12 stations each, for sterile and safe handling of pathogenic microorganisms and cell cultures.
High-tech microscopy: a room equipped with epifluorescence microscopes and advanced imaging systems.
Big data analysis: a room directly connected to the Institut Pasteur’s servers for processing and analyzing large volumes of scientific data.
Equipped classrooms: six rooms including four equipped for computer-led courses.
The Center also benefits from access to the Institut Pasteur’s technological platforms, as well as occasional loans of advanced equipment from pasteurian laboratories or private partners.
The Pasteur Courses cover a wide range of essential topics for researchers and health professionals: from epidemiology and public health to microbiology, immunology, genetics, cell biology, infectious disease modeling, and cutting-edge technologies such as bioimage analysis through artificial intelligence or electron microscopy.
These courses are designed to support responses to the scientific and societal challenges identified in the “Pasteur 2030” strategic plan, which prioritizes fighting infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, environmental impact, and understanding life mechanisms.
They offer learners advanced and up-to-date expertise, enabling them to contribute effectively to research and innovation in global public health.
The Education Center welcomes learners from around the world every year. To ensure a smooth and pleasant training experience for everyone, we provide all the necessary information for your arrival.
Registration fees vary depending on the duration, format of the course, and status of the learner (student, researcher, professional, etc.). Partial scholarships may be offered for some courses, especially to international learners.
The Practical Guide for Students gathers all essential information to prepare for and follow your training at the Institut Pasteur: organization, services, campus life, and useful resources.
To facilitate your stay in Paris, the Institut Pasteur offers several housing options through privileged partnerships, available for stays of one month or more as part of the courses.
The health and safety of our learners is a priority:
Some courses require additional vaccinations, especially for laboratory practical work; this will be specified on the course’s dedicated page.
To ensure an optimal training experience, the Education Center of the Institut Pasteur is organized around three main hubs:
The Registrar's Office is the entry point to the Education Center. It manages registrations, learner selection, and administrative follow-up of training. It works closely with partner universities and government bodies to facilitate all procedures, from registration to certificate issuance.
Contact: enseignement@pasteur.fr
This office is responsible for course planning and coordination, managing instructors, and setting up the annual program. It collaborates with the Registrar's Office, the Technical Hub, and all stakeholders to ensure smooth training delivery.
Contact: cours@pasteur.fr
The Technical Hub is responsible for the preparation and supervision of practical work. Working closely with teaching teams, it ensures experimental activities take place under optimal, safe, and enriching conditions for learners.
Contact: travauxpratiques@pasteur.fr
For any general inquiries about the Education Center: centredenseignement@pasteur.fr
