James Franco Accepted Into Yale

James Franco is set to enrol in Yale University to obtain his doctorate, according to the esteemed institution's student newspaper.

The Spider-Man star has already studied film-making at New York University, and also took writing classes at Columbia University, where he earned a masters of fine arts diploma.

A rep has confirmed the star was accepted into prestigious Yale, in Connecticut, and will begin courses for his Ph.D. in September (10) if he accepts his place, reports the Yale Herald.