Education at the Institut Pasteur: transmitting knowledge, shaping the future
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For more than 130 years, the Institut Pasteur has been transmitting scientific knowledge based on excellent research. Its education offer in life and health sciences is aimed at students, doctoral candidates, researchers and professionals from around the world.
In-person courses, online training, doctoral programs, internships and international pathways: the Institut Pasteur offers training connected to major global health issues and the latest advances in research.
Education is about creating experiences that transform curiosity into skill and action. At the Institut Pasteur, we seek to offer more than knowledge: we build an environment where experimentation, dialogue and sharing become drivers of success and innovation.
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360+
PhD students
An international and multidisciplinary doctoral community representing more than 50 nationalities.
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40+
Pasteur Courses
More than 40 in-person courses delivered each year at the Institut Pasteur Education Center in the heart of Paris.
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20+
Pasteur MOOCs
Online courses whose content is freely accessible worldwide.
Our training programs
Pasteur Courses
More than 40 high-level courses combining lectures and hands-on practical sessions in the life and health sciences, delivered at the Institut Pasteur Education Center in the heart of Paris.
MOOCs
Free online courses providing access to the latest scientific knowledge, wherever you are in the world.
PhD Programs
A wide range of doctoral pathways within an international research environment, including the Pasteur-Paris University (PPU) and the MD-PhD programs.
Internships and research initiation
From early exposure to scientific careers at secondary school level through to undergraduate and Master’s research internships, the Institut Pasteur supports young talents at every stage of their academic journey.
Graduate Schools
Three Graduate Schools developed in partnership with Université Paris Cité, focusing on emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, genetics and epigenetics.
Advanced master in Public Health - specialisation in Global Health - Pasteur-Cnam-EHESP
A program jointly developed by the Cnam, the EHESP School of Public Health and the Institut Pasteur, accredited by the Conférence des grandes écoles, to prepare the next generation of global public health professionals.
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Education has been an integral part of the Institut Pasteur's mission since its creation. In 1889, Émile Roux launched the first microbiology course, "Microbie technique", founded on a principle that continues to define the Institut's educational philosophy today: learning through research.
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A network of leading partners
The Institut Pasteur works with a broad network of academic, institutional and international partners to develop programs that remain closely connected to scientific advances and global public health challenges. French and European universities, research organizations, healthcare institutions, international organisations and members of the Pasteur Network all contribute to the richness and international outlook of its educational programs. -
The Education Center
Located at the heart of the Institut Pasteur campus, the Education Center welcomes students, PhD candidates, scientists and healthcare professionals every year in an environment dedicated to learning, collaboration and hands-on practical training. -
Housing
The Institut Pasteur offers a range of accommodation solutions for students, PhD candidates, interns, researchers and visitors hosted on campus or participating in its educational programs.
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Training today for the science of tomorrow
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Your commitment helps train the scientists and healthcare professionals who will address tomorrow’s global health challenges.
Pasteur Education Connect
Discover our educational programs at a glance
Explore the full range of educational opportunities offered by the Institut Pasteur in an interactive brochure presenting the different learning pathways, target audiences and key training opportunities.