ULDP | Université Libérale de Paris

Université Libérale de Paris (ULDP)

A European Space for Critical Thinking

ULDP is an independent academic institution dedicated to humanities, social sciences, and critical inquiry. Our programmes combine intellectual rigor, international perspectives, and academic freedom at the heart of Paris.

Research, Dialogue, and Intellectual Independence

At ULDP, research is driven by curiosity, ethical responsibility, and critical debate. We encourage students to question, analyse, and contribute meaningfully to contemporary issues.

Studying in Paris: An Intellectual Environment

At ULDP, studying in Paris means engaging with ideas shaped by history, debate, and critical reflection. Students develop perspective and independent thinking within a European academic context.

ULDP Shapes a Distinctive Liberal Education

An Academic Institution Rooted in Intellectual Freedom

The Université Libérale de Paris is dedicated to advancing liberal education through rigorous academic standards, interdisciplinary inquiry, and an enduring commitment to intellectual independence. ULDP offers an environment where ideas are examined critically, knowledge is pursued across disciplines, and academic dialogue is central to institutional life.

Grounded in European academic traditions and informed by international perspectives, ULDP provides a framework for education that values depth of thought, ethical reflection, and cultural understanding.

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ULDP COMMUNITY

Academic

1,300+

Learners Enrolled Across Programs

110

Cultural and National Backgrounds

Languages and Dialects Represented

63%

Multilingual (Two or More Languages)

ULDP fosters intellectual curiosity, critical reasoning, and ethical engagement through a liberal education framework. The academic environment emphasizes interdisciplinary perspectives, cultural awareness, and analytical depth in addressing complex social, political, and economic issues. The diversity of backgrounds and experiences within the institution enriches academic dialogue and prepares graduates for leadership and professional responsibility in international contexts.

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Faculty

170+

Professors and Academic Staff

51%

Women

77%

Speak Three or More Languages

Nationalities

At ULDP, faculty members are actively engaged in teaching, research, and public discourse. They contribute to an academic culture grounded in mentorship, intellectual rigor, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Drawing on experience from leading institutions, ULDP faculty promote critical inquiry and applied scholarship within an interactive academic setting.

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Alumni

23,000+

Graduates

In 146

Countries

90%

Multilingual

93%

Employed or Pursuing Advanced Study Within One Year

ULDP assesses its academic mission through the achievements and contributions of its alumni. Graduates pursue careers across diplomacy, international organizations, research, business, creative industries, and civil society. A strong foundation in liberal education enables alumni to adapt knowledge across sectors and disciplines.

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Academic Inquiry

CRITICAL THINKING ACROSS DISCIPLINES

Engaging with ideas through research, dialogue, and analysis.

Liberal Studies

INDEPENDENT AND INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING

Exploring complex ideas through rigorous academic inquiry.

Scholarly Environment

A CULTURE OF INQUIRY AND DEBATE

Fostering rigorous academic discussion and reflection.

Vision

Advancing liberal education through independent thought

To cultivate critical inquiry, intellectual responsibility...

Vision

Advancing liberal Education through independent thought

To cultivate critical inquiry, intellectual responsibility, and academic excellence within a liberal education framework.

Mission

Education grounded

To provide interdisciplinary academic programs...

Mission

Education grounded in rigor and openness

To provide interdisciplinary academic programs that foster analytical reasoning, ethical reflection, and scholarly engagement.

Philosophy

Liberal education as a foundation

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Philosophy

Liberal education as a foundation for understanding

ULDP values intellectual freedom, critical debate, and the pursuit of knowledge across disciplines and perspectives.

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Université Libérale de Paris (ULDP)

Undergraduate & Graduate Programmes in the Humanities

An International Academic Community