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University of London Institute in Paris

December 12, 2023

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]

University of London Institute in Paris
TypePublic
Established1894; 129 years ago (1894)
Parent institution
University of London
ChancellorAnne, Princess Royal
Students180
Undergraduates160
Postgraduates20
Location
Paris
,
France
Colours
Websiteulip.london.ac.uk

History edit

 
The University of London Institute in Paris is located on the Esplanade des Invalides in central Paris

The institute was established by an English woman, Edith Williams, in 1894,[2] with the support of the then British ambassador, Lord Dufferin.[1] It was originally known as the "Franco-British Guild", which from 1894 offered classes in conversational English to French students soon to qualify as teachers of English through more theoretical studies. In 1900, French classes were added, aimed at British students spending time in Paris, and thus a unique Franco-British community was created. In the same year, the guild established itself in the rue de la Sorbonne, opposite the University of Paris.

After the First World War the French and British governments, concerned by the lack of a common language between the British and French armies that had become apparent during hostilities, sought means of improving cultural and linguistic links between their countries. The French government founded an Institut français du Royaume-Uni in London (South Kensington), while another British ambassador to France, Lord Crewe, launched a fund for the creation of a British Institute in Paris. This was to consist of a bi-cultural teaching establishment (the guild, reorganised and expanded) and a Franco-British student hostel in the international Cité Universitaire, which was eventually opened in 1937 under the name Collège Franco-Britannique. As part of the new British Institute in Paris, the guild received the support of a number of British universities, including the University of London, as well as forming an integral part of the University of Paris. In addition to facilities for teaching, a library and clubroom were added to the guild's premises at this time and prominent French and British academics and intellectuals were invited to give lectures.

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 British Council,[7] which The Independent newspaper has described as a "lovely, traditional Paris building, in a great location overlooking the Esplanade des Invalides".[1] Its strength is that because it is a relatively small institution it can offer a more intimate learning experience than is available in a larger, more anonymous University. It has the unique advantage of allowing students to study French culture and language in the country itself whilst still offering the student support and quality assurance of a British educational institution. The quality of its degrees is ratified either by the University of London, or by Queen Mary University of London, depending on the programme studied. As a result of these advantages the entrance requirements for students are relatively high (AAB or ABB at A level (or equivalent) for undergraduate programmes and a 2:1 (or equivalent) for postgraduate programmes).[1][8] 76% of its undergraduate students are women, 24% men; 65% of its postgraduate students are women and 35% are men.[9]

Academics edit

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 Master of Arts in International Relations and in Urban History and Culture and a Master of Laws. Both Master of Arts courses are taught in collaboration with Queen Mary University of London: the MA in International Relations receives a Queen Mary University of London degree and the MA in Urban History and Culture receives a University of London degree. The Master of Laws is taught and awarded by Queen Mary University of London and can be taken either as a single degree lasting 12 months, or as a dual degree, with the Sorbonne, lasting 18 months.[11]

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 edit

Former directors include Francis Scarfe (1959–78),[12] Harley Granville Barker (1937–39),[13] and Andrew Hussey (2008–14).

Former students include the artist Françoise Gilot,[14] who was Picasso's partner between 1944 and 1953 and author of the bestselling Life with Picasso,[15] the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce,[16] and Queen Camilla.[17]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "London Institute in Paris, University of – A-Z Unis & Colleges , Getting Into University". The Independent. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  2. ^ "Microsoft Word - Pagetitre.doc" (PDF). Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  3. ^ "The French connection – Higher, Education". The Independent. 30 September 2004. Retrieved 29 April 2010.[dead link]
  4. ^ "Royal Holloway, University of London". Rhul.ac.uk. 1 December 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  5. ^ "Queen Mary, University of London – Access Agreement 2017–18" (PDF). Office for Fair Access. Queen Mary University of London. June 2016. Paragraph 4.5.7. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  6. ^ . Archived from the original on 21 July 2013.
  7. ^ "Welcome to University of London Institute in Paris". Ulip.lon.ac.uk. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  8. ^ "University of London Institute in Paris". The Student Room. 13 April 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  9. ^ UCAS – uk map March 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ . Archived from the original on 22 December 2017.
  11. ^ "Postgraduate course search - Queen Mary University of London".
  12. ^ "Francis Scarfe at Old Poetry". Oldpoetry.com. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  13. ^ Encyclopædia Britannica (31 August 1946). "Harley Granville-Barker (British author and producer) – Britannica Online Encyclopedia". Britannica.com. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  14. ^ "Francoise Gilot Archives". Francoisegilot.com. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  15. ^ Françoise Gilot, Life with Picasso, Random House, Trade Paperback, 352 pages. May 1989. ISBN 0-385-26186-1
  16. ^ . Inspirational Speakers. Archived from the original on 28 June 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  17. ^ "The Duchess of Cornwall to visit Paris". Retrieved 24 April 2015.

External links edit

 
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The University of London Institute in Paris ULIP French Institut de l Universite de Londres a 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 University of London Institute in ParisTypePublicEstablished1894 129 years ago 1894 Parent institutionUniversity of LondonChancellorAnne Princess RoyalStudents180Undergraduates160Postgraduates20LocationParis FranceColours Websiteulip wbr london wbr ac wbr uk Contents 1 History 2 Academics 3 Notable people 4 References 5 External linksHistory edit nbsp The University of London Institute in Paris is located on the Esplanade des Invalides in central ParisThe institute was established by an English woman Edith Williams in 1894 2 with the support of the then British ambassador Lord Dufferin 1 It was originally known as the Franco British Guild which from 1894 offered classes in conversational English to French students soon to qualify as teachers of English through more theoretical studies In 1900 French classes were added aimed at British students spending time in Paris and thus a unique Franco British community was created In the same year the guild established itself in the rue de la Sorbonne opposite the University of Paris After the First World War the French and British governments concerned by the lack of a common language between the British and French armies that had become apparent during hostilities sought means of improving cultural and linguistic links between their countries The French government founded an Institut francais du Royaume Uni in London South Kensington while another British ambassador to France Lord Crewe launched a fund for the creation of a British Institute in Paris This was to consist of a bi cultural teaching establishment the guild reorganised and expanded and a Franco British student hostel in the international Cite Universitaire which was eventually opened in 1937 under the name College Franco Britannique As part of the new British Institute in Paris the guild received the support of a number of British universities including the University of London as well as forming an integral part of the University of Paris In addition to facilities for teaching a library and clubroom were added to the guild s premises at this time and prominent French and British academics and intellectuals were invited to give lectures 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 British Council 7 which The Independent newspaper has described as a lovely traditional Paris building in a great location overlooking the Esplanade des Invalides 1 Its strength is that because it is a relatively small institution it can offer a more intimate learning experience than is available in a larger more anonymous University It has the unique advantage of allowing students to study French culture and language in the country itself whilst still offering the student support and quality assurance of a British educational institution The quality of its degrees is ratified either by the University of London or by Queen Mary University of London depending on the programme studied As a result of these advantages the entrance requirements for students are relatively high AAB or ABB at A level or equivalent for undergraduate programmes and a 2 1 or equivalent for postgraduate programmes 1 8 76 of its undergraduate students are women 24 men 65 of its postgraduate students are women and 35 are men 9 Academics editThe 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 Master of Arts in International Relations and in Urban History and Culture and a Master of Laws Both Master of Arts courses are taught in collaboration with Queen Mary University of London the MA in International Relations receives a Queen Mary University of London degree and the MA in Urban History and Culture receives a University of London degree The Master of Laws is taught and awarded by Queen Mary University of London and can be taken either as a single degree lasting 12 months or as a dual degree with the Sorbonne lasting 18 months 11 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 editFormer directors include Francis Scarfe 1959 78 12 Harley Granville Barker 1937 39 13 and Andrew Hussey 2008 14 Former students include the artist Francoise Gilot 14 who was Picasso s partner between 1944 and 1953 and author of the bestselling Life with Picasso 15 the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce 16 and Queen Camilla 17 References edit a b c d London Institute in Paris University of A Z Unis amp Colleges Getting Into University The Independent Retrieved 29 April 2010 Microsoft Word Pagetitre doc PDF Retrieved 29 April 2010 The French connection Higher Education The Independent 30 September 2004 Retrieved 29 April 2010 dead link Royal Holloway University of London Rhul ac uk 1 December 2007 Retrieved 29 April 2010 Queen Mary University of London Access Agreement 2017 18 PDF Office for Fair Access Queen Mary University of London June 2016 Paragraph 4 5 7 Retrieved 15 February 2017 Paris Invalides British Council France Archived from the original on 21 July 2013 Welcome to University of London Institute in Paris Ulip lon ac uk Retrieved 29 April 2010 University of London Institute in Paris The Student Room 13 April 2009 Retrieved 29 April 2010 UCAS uk map Archived March 19 2008 at the Wayback Machine Search UCAS Archived from the original on 22 December 2017 Postgraduate course search Queen Mary University of London Francis Scarfe at Old Poetry Oldpoetry com Retrieved 29 April 2010 Encyclopaedia Britannica 31 August 1946 Harley Granville Barker British author and producer Britannica Online Encyclopedia Britannica com Retrieved 29 April 2010 Francoise Gilot Archives Francoisegilot com Retrieved 29 April 2010 Francoise Gilot Life with Picasso Random House Trade Paperback 352 pages May 1989 ISBN 0 385 26186 1 Fiona Bruce Inspirational Speakers Archived from the original on 28 June 2018 Retrieved 29 April 2010 The Duchess of Cornwall to visit Paris Retrieved 24 April 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