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Professional Doctorate (PD) via VAE Assessment Method

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EUR € 10,000

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Awarding Institution

European International University – Paris (EIU–Paris)

Award Type

Professional, Honorary & Industry-Specific (Non-Academic)

Assessment Method

Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience (VAE)

Mode of Delivery

100% Online | Modular | Self-Paced | Asynchronous

Admission

Open Year-Round

Supervising Official

Hon. Ky. Col. Prof. Dr. Edward Roy Krishnan

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Language of Instruction

English

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What Is a Professional Doctorate (PD) via VAE?

At the European International University – Paris (EIU–Paris), we recognize that excellence is not only born in academia — it is also cultivated through real-world experience, leadership, and innovation. The Professional Doctorate (PD) via the VAE Assessment Method is a prestigious, honorary credential designed to formally acknowledge professionals who have made significant contributions in their field.

This is not an academic or research-based doctorate. Rather, it is an industry-aligned, portfolio-evaluated recognition conferred through the Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience (VAE) — a legally recognized French mechanism for the recognition of prior learning and professional achievement.

Total Duration

3–6 Weeks

Key Characteristics

Type

Honorary, industry-specific professional title (non-academic)
Title Usage

Recipients may formally use the title “Dr.” in professional and social settings
Modules

No Coursework or Exams
Assessment

Submission and evaluation of a professional Portfolio of Evidence
Awarding Body

European International University – Paris (France)
Fee

€10,000 (scholarship and discounts not applicable)

What the PD Recognizes

The Professional Doctorate (PD) via VAE honors individuals who have:|

1.Led major projects or innovations within their profession
2.Contributed significantly to industry advancement, policy, or standards
3.Demonstrated impactful leadership or service in business, government, education, or creative sectors
4.Created social change or enterprise solutions with measurable outcomes
5.Been recognized for thought leadership, mentorship, or public engagement

Examples of PD Fields

A wide range of professional sectors may qualify for the PD title. Example titles include:

PD (Education Leadership)
PD (Digital Transformation & AI)
PD (Healthcare Innovation)
PD (Social Work & Community Development)
PD (Public Sector Management)
PD (Corporate Strategy & Governance)
PD (Creative Industries & Media Leadership)
PD (Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation)
PD (Sustainable Development Practice)
PD (Legal & Regulatory Affairs)
PD (Aviation & Transport Leadership)
PD (Defense & Security Strategy)

Note: The final degree title is approved by the VAE Committee based on the applicant’s portfolio, achievements, and professional trajectory.

VAE Assessment Process

The Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience (VAE) is a rigorous, structured assessment mechanism. It requires the submission of a consolidated Portfolio of Evidence, along with a completed VAE Questionnaire provided by EIU–Paris.

Your Portfolio Must Include:
1. Executive summaries of your career milestones
2.Samples of work: reports, strategies, patents, case studies, etc.
3.Professional certifications, awards, licenses
4.Impact documentation: growth metrics, social outcomes, policy influence
5.Public recognition: media features, talks, published articles
6.Testimonials and letters of recommendation
7.Community engagement, mentorship, or volunteer leadership

Why the PD Matters

1. Legitimizes your career legacy through a formal, internationally conferred recognition
2.Signals high-level expertise and practical leadership in your field
3.Differentiates you in professional, governmental, and social environments
4.No need to repeat academic learning — this process values your lived and led experience

Important Clarification

The Professional Doctorate (PD) via VAE is NOT an academic or research PhD.
It is a professional, honorary recognition for real-world achievement — not for academic study or academic research. It must never be misrepresented for equivalency or university-based doctoral scholarship.

Application & Review

Admissions and evaluation for the PD via VAE are overseen directly and exclusively by:
Hon. Ky. Col. Prof. Dr. Edward Roy Krishnan
Founder & Director General, EIU–Paris

Applicants must submit a single consolidated PDF file that includes

All submissions are strictly reviewed by EIU–Paris’s internal VAE Committee.

Donation vs. Fee Clarification

The Professional Doctorate (PD) has a fixed, non-negotiable fee of €10,000. It does not fall under EIU–Paris donation-based honorary recognitions (such as Honorary Professorships or Honorary Doctorates), which require philanthropic support ranging from €12,500 to €50,000 and are used to fund educational access initiatives.

The PD, instead, reflects the operational costs of independent portfolio evaluation, documentation, issuance, and official conferment.

Summary

The Professional Doctorate (PD) via VAE is one of the highest non-academic recognitions available to distinguished professionals in their respective fields. It symbolizes credibility, influence, and lifelong achievement — grounded in action, not theory.

To begin your application, please contact

Hon. Ky. Col. Prof. Dr. Edward Roy Krishnan
Email: president@eiu.ac
Phone/WhatsApp:+33 6 13 92 62 64

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