University of London Institute in Paris
Type | Public |
---|---|
Established | 1894 |
Parent institution | University of London |
Chancellor | Anne, Princess Royal |
Students | 180 |
Undergraduates | 160 |
Postgraduates | 20 |
Location | , France |
Colours | |
Website | ulip |
The University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP; French: Institut de l'Université de Londres à Paris) is a central academic body of the University of London located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. It is the only British university institute in continental Europe.[1]
History
The institute was established by an English woman, Edith Williams, in 1894,
After the
The British Institute left its Sorbonne link to become incorporated into the University of London in 1969.
The British Institute was renamed the University of London Institute in Paris in 2005.[3] The institute worked closely with Queen Mary University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London, who were members of a consortium established with the Central University in 2004 to create mutual benefits in a number of areas of academic and support activity.[4] From September 2016, Queen Mary University of London took over the functions provided by Royal Holloway and all students are now considered registered students of Queen Mary University of London.[5]
Although the institute began life teaching oral English to the French, it was soon improving the oral French of visiting British students; currently the institute's teaching centres around its BA courses in French studies, complemented by a growing portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in international relations, urban studies, business, and law. The English language programme has been discontinued – classes are now provided by the British Council – as ULIP has looked to develop itself as a research-led institute.[6]
Today ULIP shares its building with the
Academics
The institute offers two three-year undergraduate courses: a BA in French Studies, which can be combined with minors in History, Business, or International Relations. And a BA in International Politics (taught in English), which can be studied with a minor in French Studies. Both courses offered result in a University of London qualification.[10]
At postgraduate level the institute offers a
The institute hosts a large number of academic seminars, workshops and conferences that bring together leading British and French scholars and scientists in a range of academic subjects. It is also home to the Paris Centre for Migrant Writing and Expression – a research centre working with academics, students, asylum seekers and refugees in Paris to investigate varied questions of mobility and displacement, translation, multilingualism, and cultural transfer.
Notable people
Former directors include
Former students include the artist
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