Faculty of Law, Politics and Economics-University of Lille

What Faculty of Law, Politics and Economics-University of Lille does

Faculty of Law, Politics and Economics (Faculté des sciences juridiques, politiques et sociales, FSJPS) is a constituent faculty of the Université de Lille, a public French higher education institution established in 2018 through the merger of Lille 1, Lille 2, and Lille 3. The faculty delivers accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in law, political science, economics, and social sciences, comprising 7 general Licence programs, 3 Professional Licences, 15 Master programs, and doctoral research across law, legal history, political science, and economics. It operates four specialized institutes (Institut de Criminologie, Institut d'Études Judiciaires, Institut de Préparation à l'Administration Générale, and Institut des Sciences du Travail), plus a student-run Clinique Juridique and a satellite campus in Cambrai offering specialized programs such as Master Droit du patrimoine culturel.

The faculty's operating model is bifurcated. Primary funding flows from the French Ministry of Higher Education as a state-recognized EPSCP, supplemented by state-regulated tuition fees and competitive exam preparation revenues (e.g., €400-600 for CRFPA prep, €230-390 for police officer preparation). Professional integration is supported by the R'Pros service, with reported outcomes of a 92% graduate insertion rate and 70 students admitted to CRFPA in 2024. Technology infrastructure is conventional academic IT: TYPO3 CMS for the public website, Moodle for learning management, and the university-wide ENT and E-candidat platforms for student services and applications. Distribution is primarily through physical campus enrollment via Parcoursup and Mon Master national platforms, with a secondary distance learning (EAD) channel covering selected programs.

The faculty is governed under French public education law as a wholly state-owned entity, with no private equity, M&A, or external investment activity. Strategic posture centers on competitive exam preparation for regulated French legal and administrative professions (ENM, CRFPA, IRA, police, customs), reinforced through partnerships with ENM, ENAP, IRA Lille, and Sciences Po Lille. Recent activity is concentrated in event programming (Open Days, Forum des Métiers, Gabriel Zucman conference) and program-level mutualizations rather than commercial expansion.

Name

Faculty of Law, Politics and Economics-University of Lille

Legal name

Université de Lille

Website

https://droit.univ-lille.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Law, Politics and Economics (FSJPS) of Université de Lille is a French public higher education faculty delivering accredited Licence, Master, and Doctorat programs in law, political science, and economics, with four specialized institutes preparing students for judicial and civil service competitive exams.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education (Law, Political Science, and Economics)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Law school programs
• Political science education
• Legal professional training
• Civil service exam preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public university faculty, the institution receives government funding from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, supplemented by student tuition fees and registration costs.
2. Continuing Education and Professional Training Fees: Revenue from professional preparation programs including CRFPA preparation courses (400-600 euros), police officer preparation courses (230-390 euros), and administrative competition prep courses.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Faculty delivers undergraduate (Licence, Capacité en Droit), graduate (15 Master specializations), and doctoral (Doctorat) degree programs in law, political science, economics, and social sciences. It operates four specialized institutes (Criminology, IEJ, IPAG, IST) that provide targeted preparation for judicial and administrative competitive examinations, and supports students through a legal clinic, professional relations services (R'Pros), and an international relations office. Programs are offered on-campus at Lille and Cambrai, via distance learning (EAD), and through continuing education (FTLV).

Product overview

The Faculty of Law, Politics and Economics (FSJPS) at the University of Lille operates as a comprehensive higher education institution offering a multi-level portfolio of programs and services. The portfolio includes undergraduate programs (Licences générales, Licences Professionnelles, Doubles diplômes, Capacité en Droit), graduate programs (15 Master specializations, Doctorat), and continuing education through Formation continue (FTLV) and distance learning (EAD). The faculty houses four specialized institutes: Institut de Criminologie (criminology and law enforcement preparation), Institut d'Etudes Judiciaires (judicial studies and bar exam preparation), Institut de Préparation à l'Administration Générale (civil service exam preparation with Classes Préparatoires Talents), and Institut des Sciences du Travail (labor law research). Supporting infrastructure includes a Legal Clinic (Clinique Juridique de Lille), professional relations services (R'Pros), international relations office, and a satellite campus in Cambrai. The institution reports a 92% graduate employment rate and delivers programs across multiple delivery formats including on-campus, distance learning, and continuing education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licences générales General bachelor's degree programs in law offering foundational undergraduate education across multiple disciplines.
• Licences Professionnelles Professional bachelor's degrees designed for direct workforce integration with practical, vocationally-oriented curricula.
• Doubles diplômes Double degree programs allowing students to obtain two diplomas simultaneously, such as a Double Licence Droit-Economie.
• Master Master's degree programs including 15 different specializations such as Master Droit International et Droits européens, Master Science Politique, and Master Administration publique.
• Doctorat Doctoral research programs leading to PhD qualifications across law, legal history, political science, and economics.
• Capacité en Droit Law capacity programs providing foundational legal education for students seeking basic legal qualifications.
• Diplômes Universitaires, Préparations, Certification University diplomas, exam preparation courses, and professional certifications for specialized career pathways.
• Enseignement à Distance (EAD) Remote education programs allowing students to pursue degrees and certifications online with flexible scheduling.
• Formation continue (FTLV) Lifelong learning programs for professionals seeking continued education, skill upgrades, or career transitions.
• Institut de Criminologie Institute offering specialized programs including DU de Pratique Pénale et Criminologique and preparations for police and commissary entrance exams.
• Institut d'Etudes Judiciaires (IEJ) Institute providing preparation for judicial careers including CRFPA entrance exam, ENM concours, and legal profession training.
• Institut de Préparation à l'Administration Générale (IPAG) Institute preparing students for civil service entrance exams including IRA, administrative, and territorial competitions through Classe Préparatoire Talents and other programs.
• Institut des Sciences du Travail (IST) Institute dedicated to labor and employment law research and education, hosting academic conferences and publishing La Nouvelle Lettre de l'IST.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% professional insertion rate for graduates
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lille Economie Management (LEM) - Research LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEM is a research laboratory at University of Lille. The faculty collaborates with LEM on conferences and academic events, such as the Gabriel Zucman conference on fiscal policy and social justice.
• Ecole Nationale d'Administration Pénitentiaire (ENAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENAP is the French National School for Prison Administration. The faculty partners with ENAP for the CPT (Classes Préparatoires Talents) program for penitentiary administration careers.
• Service du Commissariat des Armées (SCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SCA collaborates with the faculty's IEJ on preparation programs for the Commissaire des Armées competition, including written and oral examination preparation.
• Ecole Nationale de la Magistrature (ENM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorENM is the French National School for the Judiciary. The faculty's IEJ prepares students for the ENM entrance examination, with IEJ and Sciences Po Lille now mutualizing resources for the 2026 competition.
• Institut Régional d'Administration (IRA) de LillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRA Lille partners with the faculty's IPAG for Classes Préparatoires Talents (CPT) program, offering 55 places across partner universities including Lille, Amiens, Paris-Nanterre, Rouen, and Valenciennes.
• La CordéeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Cordée is an association promoting social diversity in the public sector. It provides mentorship, administration visits, and support for students interested in public service careers, including Classes Préparatoires Talents.
• Centre Régional de Formation Professionnelle des Avocats (CRFPA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe faculty's IEJ prepares students for the CRFPA entry examination, which is required for access to lawyer training programs in France.
• Tribunal judiciaire de LilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe faculty collaborates with the Lille Judicial Court for professional immersion events, allowing students to attend hearings and meet magistrates.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Université de Nantes: Public French university with a law and political science faculty of comparable program scope, including IEJ and IPAG preparation. Competes with FSJPS for the same French legal and administrative education market.
• Université Grenoble Alpes: French public university with a law faculty offering comparable Licence, Master, IEJ, and continuing education programs. Competes for the same national student and continuing education markets.
• Université de Bordeaux: Major French public university with a law and political science faculty of similar scale and program breadth, including IEJ and IPAG-style institutes. Competes for the same national applicant pool for legal and administrative careers.
• Université Paris-Nanterre: Paris-region public university with a strong law and administrative sciences faculty and a co-equal role in the IRA Lille CPT partner consortium. Competes for the same Île-de-France and Hauts-de-France applicant pool.
• Université de Strasbourg: Large French public university with a comprehensive law faculty including IEJ, IPAG-style preparation, and a Master's portfolio comparable in scope to FSJPS. Comparable geographic positioning outside Paris.
• Université Toulouse 1 Capitole: Public university specialized in law, economics, and management with a strong IEJ and CRFPA preparation track record. Competes directly with FSJPS for French law applicants and is a recognized rival on judicial preparation pass rates.
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne: France's flagship public university for law and political science, with a comparable Licence/Master/Doctorat portfolio in law, political science, and economics. Most direct national competitor for top law students and the benchmark for brand prestige in French legal education.
• Université Lumière Lyon 2: Major French public university with a comparable law, political science, and economics faculty structure. Competes for the same national student pool via Parcoursup and Mon Master and offers similar prepa and IEJ programs.
• Université de Montpellier: Large French public university with a Faculty of Law hosting IEJ, IPAG, and comparable Master specializations. Direct competitor for French law and public administration applicants across southern and northern France.

Broad incumbents

• Sciences Po (IEP Paris): France's premier political science and public affairs institution, now a partner with FSJPS's IEJ for ENM preparation. Shares the political science and public administration student pool and is a direct competitor for political science and public service candidates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/FSJPSUniversiteDeLille
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fsjps-ulille
• Instagraminstagram.com/fsjps_lille

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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