Université Paris-Dauphine, London Campus

What Université Paris-Dauphine, London Campus does

Université Paris-Dauphine, London Campus is the UK branch campus of Université Paris-Dauphine PSL, a French public Grande École, operating since 2014 from a boutique Grade II listed building at 46-52 Pentonville Road in Angel, Central London. The campus delivers a three-year Bachelor's in Economics and Management programme (with Year 3 majors in Management or Applied Economics and Finance, plus a Law Track semester exchange), three Summer Schools in Finance, International Management and Artificial Intelligence, Pre-Uni Camps for secondary school students, and a portfolio of Executive Education offerings including Digital Auditing/Advisory/Cybersecurity (in partnership with ISACA London), a Masterclass in Art Wealth Management, and the AI-augmented Leader-Coach programme (with Chrysippe-R&D AI assistants). It also operates a Start-Up Incubator (10% selection rate, 81% of startups active after three years, €45M cumulatively raised by incubated ventures).

The campus generates revenue from multiple streams: undergraduate tuition at £11,250 per academic year (with full exemptions for CROUS grant recipients), executive and summer school programme fees ranging from £1,000 to €6,800, Pre-Uni Camps at £220 per participant, and incubator co-working at £42 per team per week plus VAT. Applications are routed through UCAS, the French Parcoursup platform and the internal MyCandidature transfer portal, with marketing supported by student ambassadors, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) and a website at london.dauphine.psl.eu. Technology infrastructure is built on Moodle/MyDauphine, Microsoft Office 365, and the Dauphine-PSL library (45 databases, 30,000 electronic journals, 38,000 electronic books), with Enroly CAS Shield handling UKVI compliance and various marketing/analytics tools (Google Analytics, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag).

The campus is governed by an Academic Board (chaired by Pr. Alice Mesnard), led by Dean Pr. Duncan Fairgrieve, with Neil Logan as General Manager and Julija Jeremic as Deputy General Manager. It holds OfS registration (2022), EQUIS re-accreditation for five years (January 2026), HR Excellence in Research recognition, and Conference des Grandes Écoles and France Universités memberships. Its exclusive 2015 partnership with University College London provides students access to UCL libraries, 100+ societies, sports facilities and nine language courses, and the broader PSL collegiate structure connects the campus to 92,000 alumni worldwide including 1,500+ in London. As a public French university extension, the campus is not venture-backed and reports no external private equity ownership.

Name

Université Paris-Dauphine, London Campus

Legal name

Université Paris Dauphine - PSL

Website

https://london.dauphine.psl.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Université Paris-Dauphine, London Campus is the UK branch of a French public Grande École (PSL), offering a Bachelor's in Economics and Management, executive education, summer schools, pre-uni camps, and a startup incubator to around 300 students and professionals annually from a boutique central London campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Executive education training
• Undergraduate business education
• Startup incubation services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees for Bachelor's in Economics and Management programme charged per academic year. Fee structure includes full exemption for CROUS grant recipients.
2. Executive Education Programmes: Professional training programmes including Digital Auditing Advisory and Cybersecurity, Leader-Coach programmes, and Masterclass in Art Wealth Management. Revenue generated through programme fees ranging from £1,000 to €6,800.
3. Summer Schools: Short-term intensive programmes in Finance, International Management, and AI. Revenue from tuition and programme fees for 3-5 week immersion courses.
4. Pre-Uni Camps: Three-day programmes for secondary school students. Revenue from registration fees of £220 per participant.
5. Startup Incubator: Co-working space and incubation services. Revenue from weekly desk fees of £42 per team plus VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Université Paris-Dauphine - PSL, London Campus is a boutique higher education institution in Central London delivering undergraduate, summer, executive, and pre-university academic programmes, plus a startup incubator. Core revenue-generating offerings are the three-year Bachelor's in Economics and Management degree (with majors in Management or Applied Economics and Finance), multiple Summer Schools (Finance, International Management, AI), executive education programmes (Digital Auditing/Advisory/Cybersecurity, Art Wealth Management Masterclass, Leader-Coach Open and Customised), Pre-Uni Camps for secondary students, and a Start-Up Incubator for early-stage ventures. Programmes combine French Grande École academic rigour with British higher education methodology under dual accreditation (HCERES, QAA, EQUIS) and an exclusive UCL partnership.

Product overview

Université Paris Dauphine PSL London Campus offers a portfolio of educational programmes centered on its core Bachelor's in Economics and Management degree, supplemented by specialized Law Track semesters, multiple Summer Schools (Finance, International Management, AI), and Pre-Uni Camps for secondary students. Its Executive Education arm delivers professional training including Digital Auditing/Advisory/Cybersecurity, Art Wealth Management Masterclass, and the AI-enhanced Leader-Coach programme. The institution also operates a Start-Up Incubator supporting early-stage ventures. Student support services include UCL partnership facilities, an Alumni Mentoring Network, and bespoke corporate training sessions. The campus combines French academic rigour with UK educational frameworks under EQUIS accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's in Economics and Management (BEM) Three-year undergraduate degree programme delivering interdisciplinary education in economics, management, quantitative disciplines, social sciences, law, and languages. Students specialise in Management or Applied Economics and Finance in Year 3. Entry available in Year 1 or directly into Year 3 (subject to credit transfer).
• BEM One Semester Law Track One-semester study abroad programme on the London campus for Université Paris Dauphine PSL Law/Management double curriculum students. The second semester of Year 2 is spent in London to enhance English language and communication skills and gain exposure to the UK legal and business environment.
• Finance Summer School Five-week intensive summer programme in London providing academically rigorous finance education with real-world insights. Includes company visits, networking events, and cultural activities for UK and international students.
• International Management Summer School Three-week immersion programme in London covering international business management with classroom sessions, company visits, social and cultural trips for UK and international students.
• AI Summer School Summer programme building on Dauphine's AI teaching and research strengths, providing fresh perspectives on applying AI in business for students seeking international academic experience in London.
• Pre-Uni Camps Three-day pre-university programme for secondary school students (Years 11-13) interested in economics and management. Develops business mindset through workshops, activities, and lectures. £220 total per participant.
• Executive Training in Digital Auditing, Advisory and Cybersecurity 13-day (91-hour) professional training programme for auditors, consultants, and IT professionals. Covers IS audit methodologies, cybersecurity practices, and digital transformation in audit. Delivered in partnership with ISACA London Chapter.
• Masterclass in Art Wealth Management Three-day intensive masterclass in wealth management applied to the art market. Includes 15 thematic workshops, artist studio visits, corporate collection visits, and networking events with industry experts. £1,000 (tax included).
• Leader-Coach Open Programme Inter-company training programme focusing on international and intercultural management leadership. Uses Chrysippe-R&D managerial AI technologies with AI assistant managers (Upolepsis, Oracle, Focus, Open View, Logos, Erga) available 24/7 in French and English. Taught via videoconference with optional in-person London sessions. €6,800 net of taxes.
• Leader-Coach Customised Programme In-company training tailored to specific organisational needs for managers and directors. Includes behavioural KPIs, AI-augmented coaching, 360 evaluations, and implementation support. Delivered in English or French.
• Start-Up Incubator 6-to-18 month incubation programme supporting early-stage startups with offices in London-Islington, coaching, networking community, professional services access, and gateway to French and EU markets. Selection rate 10%; 81% startups active after 3 years. £42 per week per team plus VAT.
• Bespoke Training Sessions Customised training sessions, conferences, and seminars tailored to corporate business needs. Topics include Business Administration, Cross-cultural Management, Marketing, Emotional Intelligence, Data Sciences, and Project Management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 50 global university ranking (33rd Shanghai ARWU 2025, 19th CWUR 2025, 28th QS 2025)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University College London (UCL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Exclusive partnership established 2015 enabling Dauphine London students to study languages at UCL's Centre for Languages and International Education, join UCL student societies, and access UCL libraries, sports facilities, and events. Students receive UCL student cards and full access to UCL campus amenities.
• PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversité Paris Dauphine - PSL is a founding member of PSL, a world-class collegiate university consistently ranked among top 50 globally. PSL comprises 11 constituent schools, 140 research laboratories, and has produced 28 Nobel laureates among alumni.
• Knowledge QuarterminorOthersMembership in partnership of research, education, culture and innovation organisations based in London's knowledge quarter.
• Islington Sustainable Partnership Energy (ISEP)minorOthersPartnership promoting sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives within the local community.
• Islington CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established 2018 to raise aspirations of young people through education. Free Maths and French tutorials offered to local secondary school pupils.
• Francais a LondresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership to build and strengthen connections with the Francophone and Francophile community in London.
• Chrysippe-R&DcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and development organisation specialising in applied psychology for management, coaching, and managerial artificial intelligence. Collaboration on Leader-Coach programmes including AI-augmented training tools (Upolepsis, Oracle, Focus, Open View, Logos, Erga AI assistants).
• Dauphine FoundationcoreOthersFoundation supporting student mobility, equal opportunity, and academic innovation. Funds scholarships including living grants for London campus students. Launched Dauphine London Fund targeting €1 million over five years.
• Estée LauderminorOthersSummer school corporate visit and executive meet programme. Students visit company headquarters and interact with executives.
• Standards & PoorsminorOthersSummer school corporate visit and executive meet programme for Finance Summer School students.
• Google YouTubeminorOthersNetworking events with professionals from Google YouTube as part of Summer School career networking activities.
• CitibankminorOthersNetworking events with professionals from Citibank as part of Summer School career networking activities.
• Visa MastercardminorOthersNetworking events with professionals from Visa Mastercard as part of Summer School career networking activities.
• IBMminorOthersNetworking events with IBM professionals as part of Summer School career networking activities.
• Standard Chartered BankminorOthersNetworking events with Standard Chartered Bank professionals as part of Summer School career networking activities.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• King's College London: Major London university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, economics, and related fields; broader portfolio but directly competes for UK-based and international undergraduates.
• London Business School: London's premier business school offering MBA, MiF, and executive education; competes for the same executive and graduate student pool as Dauphine London's executive and Masterclass programmes, with a much broader portfolio.
• INSEAD: French-origin multi-campus business school (Fontainebleau, Singapore, Abu Dhabi) with strong executive education; competes in the global management education space where Dauphine-PSL positions itself.
• Imperial College Business School: London-based business school within Imperial College London, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programmes; competes for the same London-located economics and management talent pool.

Direct peers

• EDHEC Business School: French grande école operating a London campus (EDHEC London) targeting MSc, MBA, and executive audiences—directly comparable European-branch model with similar French academic positioning.
• IE University / IE Business School: Spanish-headquartered international university with a Madrid-based core and global programmes; comparable in operating an international branch model targeting multilingual, internationally mobile students.
• Hult International Business School: Multi-campus international business school with a London campus offering undergraduate and postgraduate business programmes; comparable in boutique, internationally focused value proposition.
• emlyon Business School: French grande école with international campuses (Paris, Lyon, Shanghai, Mumbai, São Paulo, Casablanca) and EQUIS accreditation; comparable European-origin business school targeting similar international student segments.
• ESCP Business School: Paris-based grande école with a London campus and a multi-country European model; competes directly with Dauphine London for French-origin undergraduate and executive business students in the UK.

Emerging players

• SP Jain School of Global Management: Multi-city international business school with campuses in Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, and Mumbai; comparable international branch-campuses model targeting globally mobile undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/univparisdauphine
• Facebookfacebook.com/DauphineinLondon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/dauphine-london-psl
• Instagraminstagram.com/dauphineinlondon
• TikToktiktok.com/@univdauphine

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

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