HEIP - Hautes Études Internationales & Politiques

What HEIP - Hautes Études Internationales & Politiques does

HEIP (Hautes Études Internationales & Politiques) is a French private higher education institution founded in 1899, specializing in political science, international relations, geopolitics, public affairs, security and defense studies. It operates four campuses in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Rennes, serving approximately 1,500 students — including 223 international students (16% of enrollment) — across seven Bachelor programs and seven MSc programs, with several programs available fully in English. HEIP awards RNCP Level 7 professional certifications (n°39879 and n°39853) registered with France Compétences and issues 60 ECTS credits per year of study, recognized across the European Higher Education Area, under the historic 1875 law status that allows degree issuance comparable to French public universities.

HEIP operates as a constituent school of OMNES Education, France's largest private higher education group (15 schools, 19 campuses, 215,000 alumni, 40,000 students). It generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees — €8,990 for Bachelor programs and €10,350-€10,950 for MSc programs depending on initial versus work-study (alternance) format — plus an €80 application fee, apprenticeship tax receipts channeled through OMNES Education, and revenue from Validation of Prior Learning (VAE) services delivered via IFG Executive Education. Distribution is direct-to-consumer across the four French campuses, with work-study students funded by employers and OPCO bodies, and a dedicated London semester option for B3 students via OMNES Education's UK campus. The technology stack is limited to standard productivity tools (Microsoft Teams for online admission interviews, Outlook for appointment scheduling), with no proprietary platform or AI-augmented learning infrastructure disclosed. HEIP maintains partnerships with 40 international universities for exchange programs and a broad corporate and institutional network spanning Thales, LVMH, Sanofi, Total, AXA, UNESCO, UNICEF, and French government ministries for internships and work-study placements.

The business model is a high-touch, apprenticeship-integrated education franchise anchored on three structural advantages: 125+ years of brand heritage in French political-science education, regulatory credentials (RNCP Level 7, 1875 law status), and the operational leverage of being embedded within the OMNES Education group's shared services, faculty network, and corporate relations infrastructure. Go-to-market relies on a hybrid of digital marketing (website, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok), high-school partnerships for Bachelor recruitment, open-house events and webinars, and a fully digitalized admission test with oral interviews.

Name

HEIP - Hautes Études Internationales & Politiques

Legal name

HEIP - Hautes Études Internationales & Politiques

Website

https://heip.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HEIP is a French private higher education institution founded in 1899, specializing in political science and international relations. It serves roughly 1,500 students across four French campuses with Bachelor and MSc programs, operating as a school within the OMNES Education group.

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Product category

Higher Education — Political Science and International Relations

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDADAKAB

Academic Affairs Administration (Curriculum, Scheduling, Academic Policy)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Institutional Governance & Administration (School/College/University Admin)

SECONDARYEDADAAAJ

International/Transnational Education Authorities (e.g., cross-border recognition)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Ministries, Departments & Regulatory Agencies

SECONDARYEDADAHAB

Institutional Financial Aid Offices (Schools/Colleges/Universities)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Funding, Grants & Financial Aid Administration

SECONDARYEDAGABAD

Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Political Science)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Higher Education Textbooks & Courseware

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Political science studies
• International relations studies
• Geopolitics education
• Public affairs training

Headquarters

HQ city

Courbevoie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: HEIP generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees charged to students for Bachelor and MSc programs. Fees vary by program type (initial vs work-study) and are paid annually by students or their employers (in work-study arrangements).
2. Apprenticeship Tax: HEIP receives funding through the French apprenticeship tax system (taxe d'apprentissage), where companies contribute 0.68% of their payroll to fund professional training. OMNES Education collects this tax on behalf of its schools including HEIP.
3. VAE Services: HEIP offers Validation of Prior Learning (VAE) services through IFG Executive Education, allowing professionals to obtain certifications based on work experience. Costs can be covered by CPF, employers (through OPCO), or public funders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The company name 'Hautes Études Internationales & Politiques' indicates a higher education institution focused on international and political studies, but no detailed source material is available to describe the actual offerings.

Product overview

HEIP - Hautes Études Internationales & Politiques is a private higher education institution founded in 1899, specializing in political science and international relations. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across two main cycles: Bachelor programs (undergraduate) and MSc programs (graduate). The Bachelor cycle includes seven specialized programs covering international relations, political science, communication, geopolitics, public management, and sustainable transitions. The MSc cycle offers seven graduate programs with similar specializations, leading to RNCP Level 7 professional certifications. The institution also provides VAE (Validation of Prior Learning) for professional certification. Programs are delivered in French or English across campuses in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Rennes, with options for initial training or work-study arrangements. HEIP issues 60 ECTS credits per year of study and is part of the OMNES Education group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can complete up to 14 months of internship during their studies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OMNES EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHEIP is a constituent school of OMNES Education, the leading private higher education group in France. OMNES Education encompasses 15 schools across management, engineering, communication, political science and international relations, and digital fields. The group provides shared services including admissions systems, career centers, and corporate relations infrastructure.
• OMNES Education LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for third-year Bachelor students to spend a semester abroad at OMNES Education's London campus in Marylebone. The 3,200 m² facility includes classrooms, discussion areas, cafeteria, and library, with access to nearly 100 speakers and 70+ partner companies including Google, EasyJet, Bloomberg, and Cisco.
• 40 International UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHEIP maintains partnerships with 40 foreign universities for international exchange programs, enabling students to spend semesters abroad and benefit from diverse academic perspectives in political science and international relations.
• Various Embassies (US, Libya, Mexico, France abroad)minorOthersInternship partnerships with multiple embassies in France and French embassies abroad, providing students with diplomatic and consular work experience.
• International Organizations (UNESCO, UNICEF, OSCE, UNRIC)minorOthersInternship placement partnerships with international organizations including UNESCO, UNICEF, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) in Brussels.
• Government Ministries (National Assembly, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Armed Forces)minorOthersInternship partnerships with French government bodies including the National Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Armed Forces.
• Companies and Institutions for Work-Study (Thales, Air France, Sanofi, Total, AXA, LVMH brands)minorOthersWork-study program partnerships with major French and international companies including Thales, Air France, Sanofi, Total, AXA, LVMH brands (Louis Vuitton, Kenzo, Dior), MBDA, Crédit Agricole, and others for student professional experience.
• IFG Executive Education (OMNES Education)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with IFG Executive Education for Validation of Prior Learning (VAE) services, providing professional certification pathways for experienced professionals seeking RNCP credentials.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sciences Po (IEP Paris): France's flagship public institution for political science and international relations with multiple campuses (Paris, Reims, etc.). Directly competes with HEIP for the same domestic student segment in political science, public affairs, and IR programs.
• IEP Bordeaux - Sciences Po Bordeaux: Public political science institute in Bordeaux offering comparable bachelor and master programs. Directly competes with HEIP's Bordeaux campus for the same student pool in political science and IR.
• IEP Strasbourg: Public Sciences Po campus in Strasbourg offering political science and European/international relations programs with strong EU affairs focus. Comparable curriculum and student target.
• IEP Lyon - Sciences Po Lyon: Public political science institute based in Lyon offering undergraduate and graduate programs in politics and international relations, operating in the same geographic market as HEIP's Lyon campus.
• IEP Grenoble - Sciences Po Grenoble: Public Institut d'Études Politiques offering bachelor and master programs in political science and international relations across French-speaking regions. Directly comparable to HEIP's curriculum and target student base.
• IFG Executive Education: OMNES Education's executive education arm that partners with HEIP to deliver VAE services. Directly comparable through executive and continuing education programs in public affairs and political science.

Broad incumbents

• ESCE International Business School: Sister school within OMNES Education focused on international business and trade. Shares the parent group's admissions, alumni network, and Career Center infrastructure with HEIP.
• Université Paris-Dauphine PSL: Leading French public university specializing in management, economics, and social sciences with strong public-affairs and political science programs. Comparable curriculum and employer placement network in French public sector.
• INSEEC Grande École: Sister school within the OMNES Education group offering broader management and business programs. Operates within the same parent ecosystem and shares admissions infrastructure with HEIP.
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne: Major French public university with extensive programs in political science, international relations, and public law. Competes for the same IR/political science student segment with public tuition pricing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heip
• Instagraminstagram.com/heip_paris
• TikToktiktok.com/@heip_paris
• Xx.com/HEIP_Politics
• Facebookfacebook.com/heip.paris

Compliance3 records

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