Association du Collège de Droit – Université Sorbonne Paris Nord

What Association du Collège de Droit – Université Sorbonne Paris Nord does

The Association du Collège de Droit – Université Sorbonne Paris Nord is a non-profit public higher education entity operating as a constituent faculty (UFR DSPS) of Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, a French public university located in Villetaneuse, Seine-Saint-Denis. The institution delivers undergraduate (Licence), graduate (Master), and doctoral programs in Law, Political Science, and Administration Économique et Sociale (AES), along with foundational capacity programs and bar exam preparation through the Institut d'Études Judiciaires (IEJ). It also runs three continuing-education professional certificates: the DU Droit et Grande Distribution, the DU Auditeur enfants et adolescents, and the DIU Juriste OHADA (the latter delivered jointly with Université Panthéon-Assas Paris II). The faculty serves both initial training students recruited through national platforms (Parcoursup, MonMaster, eCandidat) and working professionals in specialized niches such as OHADA business law, distribution law, and child audition methodology.

The underlying technology stack consists of standard French public university infrastructure: the ENT (Environnement Numérique de Travail) student portal, the eCandidat application system, and Matomo for website analytics — with no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or patents disclosed. Research is structured around two laboratories, IDPS (founded 2019 via merger of CERAP and CERAL) and IRDA, plus the federative structure Les Communs, and is published in the recently launched Revue JusPN academic law journal (first issue June 2026). International reach is anchored by 17 bilateral conventions across Brazil, Cameroon, Comoros, South Korea, India, Japan, Mexico, and Russia, plus Erasmus+ agreements across 13+ European countries and dedicated CREPUQ (Quebec) and MICEFA (USA) exchange channels.

The business model is split between (1) government-regulated tuition for initial formation, with core funding from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and (2) continuing education revenue from professional DU/DIU programs priced between 850 euros (per module) and 4,250 euros (full continuing education rate), with revenue also generated through partnerships with industry organizations (Fédération du Commerce et de la Distribution, DGCCRF, Fidal Avocats) and Qualiopi-certified training status enabling access to public and mutualized training funds. The entity was founded as an association in 2022 with 12 employees and operates alongside the broader UFR DSPS academic structure under the governance of Dean Anne Fauchon.

Name

Association du Collège de Droit – Université Sorbonne Paris Nord

Legal name

Université Sorbonne Paris Nord

Website

https://dsps.univ-paris13.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Association du Collège de Droit – Université Sorbonne Paris Nord is a French public university faculty delivering law, political science, and AES degree programs alongside bar exam preparation and continuing-education professional certificates in OHADA business law, distribution law, and child audition methodology to students and legal professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Legal Education)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs (EDAHAIAH), LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC)

Keywords

• Legal education programs
• Law degree programs
• Bar exam preparation
• Political science studies
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Villetaneuse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: Core funding from French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Additional revenue from continuing education programs (formation professionnelle), professional certifications, and examination fees.
2. Continuing Education Programs: Professional development and specialized diploma programs (DIU OHADA, DU Droit et Grande Distribution, DU Auditeur enfants et adolescents) generating revenue from student fees and professional organization partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The faculty offers state-recognized higher education programs in law, political science, and economic/social administration, spanning three-year undergraduate Licences, specialized Master's programs, a one-year Capacité en Droit foundational program, and IEJ bar exam preparation. Beyond initial training, it delivers professional university certificates (DU/DIU) covering OHADA African business law, distribution law, and child audition methodology, alongside continuing education (formation professionnelle) and academic research supported by two laboratories (IDPS, IRDA) and the Revue JusPN journal.

Product overview

The UFR DSPS (Droit, Sciences Politiques et Sociales) at Université Sorbonne Paris Nord offers a comprehensive suite of higher education programs in law, political science, and economic/social administration. The portfolio spans undergraduate Licences (Bachelor's degrees), Master programs with specialized tracks, professional certificates (DU/DIU), bar exam preparation (IEJ), and foundational programs. Programs are offered in initial training, alternating/apprenticeship formats, and continuing education. The institution also publishes the academic journal Revue JusPN and maintains research laboratories (IDPS, IRDA) supporting its educational mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IDPS (Institut de Droit Public, Sciences Politiques et Sociales): Research institute focusing on public law, political sciences and social sciences
• IRDA (Institut de Recherche pour un Droit Attractif)
• Revue JusPN
• IEJ (Institut d'Études Judiciaires)
• DAPS (Département des Activités Physiques et Sportives)
• Espace Langues

Products and services

• Licence mention Droit Three-year undergraduate law degree program covering fundamental legal disciplines including constitutional law, civil law, criminal law, and legal methodology, offered to prospective students entering via Parcoursup.
• Licence mention Science politique Three-year undergraduate political science degree program with tracks in public policy, international cooperation, and strategic studies, offered to prospective students entering via Parcoursup.
• Licence mention Administration Économique et Sociale (AES) Three-year undergraduate degree in Economic and Social Administration with specializations in Public Management and Business tracks, available via Parcoursup.
• Master's programs mention Droit Master's programs in law with multiple specializations including Litigation, European and International Tax Law, Business Law, Digital Activities Law, Social Law, Real Estate Law, and Public Law, applied via MonMaster.
• Master's programs mention Science Politique Master's programs in political science with specializations in Public Policies and Territories, International Cooperation and NGOs, Strategic Studies, and Trade Policies with Emerging Countries, applied via MonMaster.
• Masters mention Droit Notarial Master 1 and Master 2 programs in Notarial Law preparing students for the notarial profession in France, applied via MonMaster.
• Institut d'Études Judiciaires (IEJ) - CRFPA preparation

Quantifiable outcome

• CRFPA exam pass rate of 40% in 2023 session
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Université Panthéon-Assas Paris IIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for DIU OHADA (Organisation for the Harmonisation in Business Law in Africa) program. Combines resources and faculty expertise from both leading French law universities to deliver specialized African business law training. Classes held at Panthéon-Assas Center for Continuing Education in Paris.
• Fédération du Commerce et de la DistributioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor professional organization representing retail distribution sector actively involved in DU Droit et Grande Distribution annual conference. Representatives participate as speakers and panel members discussing abusive clause control between professionals.
• DGCCRF (Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des Fraudes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Economy department overseeing consumer protection and competition law enforcement. Representatives participate in DU Droit et Grande Distribution conferences to discuss regulatory controls and enforcement.
• Fidal AvocatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor French law firm hosting the annual DU Droit et Grande Distribution conference at their La Défense auditorium. Provides venue and professional networking opportunities for conference participants.
• Tribunal Administratif de MontreuilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministrative court that hosts moot court sessions for Master 1 students in administrative litigation. Organized by court president and vice-president, supervised by court magistrates to provide practical judicial experience.
• Université de Bond (Australie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partnership for annual international moot court competition via videoconference on sports law and international arbitration. Students won the competition in 2014.
• European Erasmus+ Partner UniversitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of European universities for student exchange under Erasmus+ program. Includes institutions in Germany (Berlin, Bremen), Belgium (Brussels, Liège), Spain (A Coruña, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, Valencia), Italy (Bari, Bologna, Brescia, Cagliari, Macerata, Naples, Salerno, Trento, Rome), Poland (Krakow, Szczecin), Portugal (Coimbra, Lisbon), Finland, Greece, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Slovakia, Turkey, and North Macedonia.
• Université Fédérale de Bahia (Brésil)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilateral convention for student exchanges at Licence, Master, and Doctorate levels. Responsible professor: M. Youssef Guenzoui.
• Université de Douala (Cameroun)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilateral convention for student exchanges at Licence, Master, and Doctorate levels. Responsible professor: M. Didier Guével.
• Université Kyung Hee (Séoul, Corée du Sud)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilateral convention for student exchanges with Korean university.
• Université Keio (Tokyo, Japon)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilateral convention for student exchanges at Licence, Master, and Doctorate levels with prestigious Japanese university.
• Université d'Anahuac (Mexique)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilateral convention for student exchanges at Licence, Master, and Doctorate levels. Responsible professor: M. Jean-René Garcia, associate professor of public international law.
• Mme Perrine Goulet (Députée)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeputy and President of the Parliamentary Delegation for Children's Rights providing patronage for DU Auditeur enfants et adolescents program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Université de Strasbourg (Faculté de Droit): Public French university with a robust law faculty including international, European, and business law specializations. Comparable in offering multi-track Master programs and active Erasmus+ participation.
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne: Major public French university with one of the largest law faculties in France. Directly comparable as a public law school offering Licence, Master, IEJ/CRFPA preparation, and continuing legal education in Paris region.
• Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas (Paris II): France's leading public law university and direct peer to UFR DSPS. Most comparable because both are public French law faculties offering undergraduate through doctoral programs, plus professional certificates. Panthéon-Assas is also an active strategic partner via the DIU OHADA program.
• Université Paris-Saclay (Faculté de Droit): Public French university with a growing law faculty offering Licence, Master, and continuing education programs. Comparable as a public competitor in the greater Paris/Île-de-France region targeting similar student segments.
• Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) - Faculté de Droit: Another public Île-de-France law faculty in the southeastern Paris suburbs. Comparable as a regional public law faculty competing for the same domestic student pool with similar multi-disciplinary and continuing education offerings.
• Université Paris Nanterre: Another public university law faculty in the Paris region (UFR de Droit et Science Politique). Highly comparable in size, public structure, multi-disciplinary approach, and target student demographic in western Paris suburbs.
• Université de Lille (Faculté de Droit): Public law faculty in northern France with comparable Licence/Master/IEJ offerings and continuing professional education portfolio, including specialized diplomas. Direct peer in scope and structure.
• Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 (Faculté de Droit): Major French public law university outside Paris, known for strong Master specializations and professional training. Comparable as a full-service public law faculty competing for national student recruitment.
• Université de Montpellier (Faculté de Droit): One of France's historic public law faculties offering the full undergraduate-to-doctoral law curriculum plus professional certificates. Directly comparable in scope, public funding model, and emphasis on multiple Master specializations.

Emerging players

• Sciences Po: Premier French institution for political science, overlapping with UFR DSPS's political science tracks. While Sciences Po is a private foundation (not public), it competes for the same political science students and faculty at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Paris.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/univ_spn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Univparis13
• Facebookfacebook.com/univsorbonneparisnord
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-du-coll%C3%A8ge-de-droit-uspn
• Instagraminstagram.com/univ_spn

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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