IPC-Facultés Libres de Philosophie et de Psychologie

What IPC-Facultés Libres de Philosophie et de Psychologie does

IPC – Facultés Libres de Philosophie et de Psychologie is a private non-profit higher education institution founded in 1969 under French association law (loi 1901), registered as "Faculté Libre de Philosophie Comparée" (SIREN 775 728 470) and headquartered at 70 Avenue Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 14e. It delivers a 17-programme portfolio spanning undergraduate licences in Philosophy, Psychology, and double degrees (Philosophy & Psychology; Philosophy & Law; Philosophy & Political Science, the latter two in partnership with ICES), as well as master's programmes (Philosophy; HR Management in apprenticeship mode with IAE de Metz / Université de Lorraine; an MBA in Marketing & Communication), prépa Capes/Agrégation, continuing-education certificates (Leadership, Workplace Psychosocial Risks, AI & Education, Medicine & Philosophy, adolescent mental health), public philosophy courses, and summer sessions at La Sauque. Research and scholarly output run through the ER IPC research unit and the Presses Universitaires de l'IPC, which publishes the annual Cahiers de l'IPC (ISSN 2267-0823), the Analogia review, and several book collections.

The business model is tuition-driven and academically oriented: licence programmes are priced at €5,955–€7,110 per year depending on the programme, with double-degrees commanding higher fees plus a separate €600–€800 application fee; the Master RH is priced at approximately €7,990, funded by the employing enterprise via the apprenticeship scheme and CPF-eligible. Distribution relies on mandatory national platforms (Parcoursup for licences, MonMaster for Master 1) complemented by direct institutional portals, open days, immersion days, an active alumni network (Portail Alumni, Réseau d'Affaires Alumni IPC, Amicale de la Chouette with 140 philosophy-teacher members in 2025), a 50+ member BDE student union, and student housing launching at the Centre John Henry Newman (12 rooms, €550–€600/month plus charges) from September 2026. The institution serves approximately 350 students with a faculty of ~100 teachers and ~50 permanent staff, ranked #2 nationally by Thotis 2026 for its Double Licence Philosophie et Psychologie. Technology is classroom-based and traditional; no proprietary software platform is described, with educational delivery primarily in-person and supported by standard digital tools for communication and learning management. Governance sits with Emmanuel Brochier as Doyen & Directeur, and the institution is financed primarily through tuition fees and donations.

Name

IPC-Facultés Libres de Philosophie et de Psychologie

Legal name

Faculté Libre de Philosophie Comparée (IPC) – Facultés Libres de Philosophie et de Psychologie

Website

https://ipc-paris.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IPC – Facultés Libres de Philosophie et de Psychologie is a Paris-based private non-profit higher education institution, founded in 1969, offering 17 programmes in philosophy, psychology, and interdisciplinary double degrees to approximately 350 students, with revenue derived from tuition, continuing-education fees, publications, and donations.

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Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees (Licence programmes): Annual tuition fees constitute the primary revenue stream. Philosophy and Psychology licence programmes charge between €5,955 and €7,110 per year depending on the programme. Double-degree programmes command higher fees. Fees are publicly disclosed and collected annually.
2. Master RH tuition fees: The Master in HR Management is offered in apprenticeship (alternance) mode. Tuition is approximately €7,990, funded by the employing enterprise. The programme is also eligible for individual financing via CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation).
3. Presses Universitaires de l'IPC — publication sales: The institution operates its own university press (Presses Universitaires de l'IPC) publishing philosophy books, the annual journal Cahiers de l'IPC, the Analogia review, and other scholarly works sold through the institutional e-commerce site and third-party distributors (Vrin, Fnac, Decitre). Revenue from book sales is secondary but recurring.
4. Continuing education certificates and public events: Shorter-format offerings — including public philosophy courses, certificates (Leadership, Workplace psychosocial risks, AI & Education, Medicine & Philosophy), and summer sessions — generate fee-based revenue. Event tickets are sold via HelloAsso and Weezevent platforms.
5. Donations: The institution solicits charitable donations ('Faire un don') from supporters. A donation module is integrated into the e-commerce and ticketing checkout flows.

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Go-to-market motion3 records

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Core offering

IPC is a private non-profit higher education institution offering 17 training programmes across undergraduate licences (Philosophy, Psychology, dual degrees with Law and Political Science), master's degrees (Philosophy, HR Management in apprenticeship, MBA in Marketing/Communication), preparatory courses for Capes and Agrégation teaching exams, and continuing education certificates (Leadership, Psychosocial Risks, AI & Education, Medicine & Philosophy, Adolescent Mental Health). It also operates an in-house research unit (ER IPC), a publishing house (Presses Universitaires de l'IPC), and student services including housing at the Centre John Henry Newman.

Product overview

IPC - Facultés Libres de Philosophie et de Psychologie is a private, non-profit higher education institution established in 1969, offering a comprehensive portfolio of philosophy and psychology programs. The institution provides undergraduate licenses in Philosophy and Psychology, dual-degree programs combining Philosophy with Psychology, Law, or Political Science, as well as master's programs in Philosophy, Human Resources Management, and Marketing/Communication. Continuing education offerings include preparatory courses for national teaching examinations (Capes/Agrégation), professional certificates in areas like psychosocial risks and leadership, and public philosophy courses. Research activities are conducted through the ER IPC unit, which publishes the annual Cahiers de l'IPC philosophy journal, the Analogia scientific review, and various book collections (Contingences, Références). Student life is supported through the Bureau des Étudiants, housing at the Centre John Henry Newman, choir, cultural outings (Pôle Paris), and debate activities (IPConteste). Alumni engagement includes the professional networking group and the Amicale de la Chouette for philosophy educators.

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Brands

• Presses de l'IPC: The institution's publishing house producing philosophical works and academic publications including Cahiers de l'IPC and other collections.
• ER IPC
• Centre John Henry Newman
• BDE Philing

Quantifiable outcome

• IPC ranked #2 nationally among French philosophy licences (Thotis 2026) for the Double Licence Philosophie et Psychologie, based on access rate, selectivity, academic excellence, and social openness.
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• ICES (Institut Catholique de Vendée)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPC partners with ICES for two double-degree programmes: Double Cursus Philosophie et Droit and Double Cursus Philosophie et Science Politique. Under these agreements, students simultaneously pursue an IPC philosophy licence and a state-issued law or political science licence through ICES. Both institutions are Catholic-affiliated. ICES manages the law and political science components while IPC delivers the philosophy curriculum.
• IAE de Metz (Université de Lorraine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Master Management des Ressources Humaines et Organisations is offered in partnership with IAE de Metz (part of the University of Lorraine). IPC manages recruitment and pedagogy; the University of Lorraine confers the state-recognised master's degree. Master 2 admissions run via the University of Lorraine's e-candidat portal.
• Fondation d'AuteuilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPC partners with the Fondation d'Auteuil for the Préfo (Préformation aux métiers de l'action socio-éducative), which carries the PaRéO label. This continuing education programme prepares students for social and educational action professions, with support from the foundation.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPC participates in the Erasmus+ programme enabling student exchanges and international internships. Four IPC students were selected by IFFD to present Erasmus+ internship results at the United Nations in February 2026, demonstrating active programme use.
• IFFD (International Federation for Family Development)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFFD selected four IPC students to present the results of their Erasmus+ summer 2025 internships at the UN Commission on Social Development in New York (February 2026). This partnership provides international exposure and structured project experience for IPC students.
• CROUS de ParissupportingOthersCROUS de Paris administers state bursary applications for IPC students. IPC is habilitated to receive state scholarships on behalf of enrolled students.
• Crédit CoopératifsupportingOthersThe Crédit Coopératif offers student loans (€1,500–€60,000, 2.50% TAEG, 4–180 months, no file fees) referenced on IPC's financial aid page as a recommended financing option for tuition and living costs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ISUP (Institut de Psychologie, Sorbonne Université): France's most prestigious public psychology institute, attached to Sorbonne Université. It is a broader incumbent in psychology education, attracting candidates who might otherwise consider IPC's licence and master psychology tracks.
• IAE de Metz (Université de Lorraine): IAE de Metz is IPC's partner for the Master Management des Ressources Humaines, conferring the state-recognised degree. As a public university IAE, it is a larger, incumbent peer in the professional management training niche IPC enters via apprenticeship.

Emerging players

• Paris School of Business (PSB): PSB is a private Paris-based business school offering bachelors, masters, and an MBA. Comparable to IPC's business-oriented continuing education (MBA Marketing & Communication, Master RH) in private model, Paris location, and tuition structure.

Direct peers

• Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP): ICP is the largest Catholic private higher education institution in Paris, offering theology, philosophy, social sciences, and education programmes. It is the most structurally similar French Catholic institution to IPC, operating in the same regulatory and cultural environment and competing for a similar Baccalauréat-holding candidate pool.
• Université Catholique de Lyon (UCLy): Lyon-based Catholic private university offering licences, masters, and continuing education in humanities, social sciences, theology, and management. Closely comparable to IPC in identity, pedagogy emphasis, and target student segment.
• Centre Sèvres (Jesuit Faculty of Theology and Philosophy): Paris-based Jesuit institution focused on philosophy and theology with a strong research orientation. Directly comparable to IPC's ER IPC research unit and Presses Universitaires in publishing scholarly output, and competes for the same philosophy-curious student segment.
• ICES - Institut Catholique d'Études Supérieures (La Roche-sur-Yon): ICES is IPC's explicit partner for double-degree programmes (Philosophy & Law, Philosophy & Political Science). It is a French Catholic private higher education institution with comparable pedagogy, scale, and mission, making it a near-perfect structural peer.
• Université Catholique de Lille: A major French Catholic private university with faculties in humanities, law, management, and social sciences. Comparable to IPC in confederal Catholic-university model, breadth of licences, and continuing education offerings, though at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Presses Universitaires de France (PUF): PUF is a major French academic publisher of philosophy, social sciences, and humanities. It is comparable to Presses Universitaires de l'IPC as a publisher of philosophy scholarship in the same French academic ecosystem, though at vastly larger scale.

Regional players

• The American University of Paris (AUP): AUP is a private English-language liberal arts university in Paris offering humanities and social sciences programmes. While international/anglophone in orientation, it competes with IPC for humanities-minded students in Paris and shares the small, premium-priced, private-in-Paris model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IPCFacultes
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ipc-faculteslibres8916
• Facebookfacebook.com/IPCParis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ipc-.-facult-s-libres-de-philosophie-et-de-psychologie
• Instagraminstagram.com/ipc_paris

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Number of profiles

Profiles34 records

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