Université Libérale de Paris (ULDP) is an independent higher education institution based in Paris, dedicated to the humanities and social sciences. Rooted in the tradition of liberal education, ULDP places intellectual freedom, critical inquiry, and academic responsibility at the centre of its mission.
ULDP offers academic programmes developed within the European higher education framework, while preserving a strong commitment to independence of thought and scholarly rigor.
Liberal education at ULDP is founded on the belief that higher education should cultivate independent thinkers, not merely technical specialists.
At ULDP, students are encouraged to:
This educational philosophy prepares students for both academic research and thoughtful engagement with contemporary social, cultural, and political challenges.
ULDP operates within the principles of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), established through the Bologna Process. This framework promotes transparency, academic mobility, and the comparability of degrees across Europe.
While aligned with European academic standards, ULDP retains institutional autonomy in curriculum design, teaching approaches, and academic evaluation.
ULDP's programmes follow the LMD structure (Licence–Master–Doctorat), the standard framework used across European higher education institutions.
Undergraduate programmes are typically structured over three academic years. They provide students with a strong foundation in their chosen field, while developing critical reading, writing, and analytical skills essential to liberal education.
Graduate programmes are generally completed over two academic years. These programmes allow students to deepen theoretical knowledge, refine research methods, and pursue advanced academic or professional pathways.
Doctoral-level study at ULDP is research-oriented, focusing on original scholarly contribution within a defined academic discipline and sustained intellectual inquiry.
ULDP does not rely on automatic or predefined equivalence tables between French and foreign qualifications. Admissions decisions are made on an individual basis, taking into account each applicant's academic background, prior studies, and the specific requirements of the programme.
This approach allows ULDP to maintain academic standards while welcoming students from diverse educational and cultural systems.
ULDP is committed to fostering an academic environment grounded in intellectual autonomy, critical debate, and scholarly responsibility. The university encourages students to engage deeply with ideas, challenge assumptions, and contribute thoughtfully to academic and societal discussions.
At ULDP, education is understood not only as professional preparation, but as a lifelong intellectual practice.