Sciences Po Toulouse, or The Institut d'études politiques de Toulouse is one of the nine Institutes of Political Studies of France. Based in the center of

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, next to the Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, this highly selective

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'' was founded by a Decree in 1948 under the name of Institut d'études politiques de l'université de Toulouse. Since 2004 the courses have been 5 years long.

History

Institut d'études politiques de Toulouse 1

Four institutes of political studies (in

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Lyon Lyon,, ; Occitan: ''Lion'', hist. ''Lionés'' also spelled in English as Lyons, is the third-largest city and second-largest metropolitan area of France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of ...

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) were established in 1946 following an executive decree by General

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. The institut d'études politiques de Toulouse is one of them as an autonomous body within

Toulouse 1 University Capitole Founded in 1229, the Toulouse 1 Capitole University (Université Toulouse I Capitole) is one of the three universities of the city of Toulouse, in southwestern France. This university, presided by Hugues Kenfack, focuses on the social sciences ( ...

. Since 2008, the cooperation between the different

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has increased and its students can now leave their institute in order to apply nearly freely in another one, furthermore, the competitive written examination (for students selection) is co-organized with five other institutes, respectively in

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, Lyon,

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and

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Directors

*1948 - 1955: Paul Couzinet, university professor *1955 - 1980: Paul Ourliac, university professor in legal history *1980 - 1995: André Cabanis, university professor in legal history *1995 - 2000: Christian Hen, university professor in European public law *2000 - 2010: Laure Ortiz, university professor in public law *2010 - 2016: Philippe Raimbault, university professor in public law *July 4, 2016 - October 31: Christopher Charles, Lecturer in Public Law (provisional administrator) *2016 - 2021: Olivier Brossard, university professor in Economics *September 1, 2021: Eric Darras, university professor in political science

Organisation

Sciences Po institutes are ''Grandes Écoles'', a French institution of

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that is separate from, but parallel and connected to the main framework of the French public university system. Similar to the

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in the United States,

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in the UK, and

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(2003), INSEE The institute is modeled on the former '' École Libre des Sciences Politiques'', and as such, Sciences Po uses an interdisciplinary approach to education that provides student generalists with the high level of grounding in skills that they need in History, Law, Economic Sciences, Sociology, Political science and International relations, enriched by specialization in years 4 and 5, after a 3rd year either on a professional placement in France or overseas or alternatively studying at a foreign university. Although these institutes are more expensive than public universities in France, ''Grandes Écoles'' typically have much smaller class sizes and student bodies, and many of their programs are taught in English. International internships, study abroad opportunities, and close ties with government and the corporate world are a hallmark of the ''Grandes Écoles''. Many of the top ranked schools in Europe are members of the '' Conférence des Grandes Écoles'' ''(CGE)'', as are the Sciences Po institutions. Degrees from Sciences Po are accredited by the ''Conférence des Grandes Écoles'' and awarded by the

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(french: Le Ministère de L'éducation Nationale).

Teaching

Like the other institutes of political studies, it provides students with general training in political sciences, law, sociology, economics, general knowledge, and history. Since 2004, Courses have been 5 years long. it main diploma is equivalent to a master's degree. Its specialty is

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Notable faculty

* Jacques Cantier, historian * Jean-François Soulet, historian * Patrick Champagne, sociologist * Jean-Michel Ducomte, lawyer * Jean-Louis Loubet del Bayle, sociologist * Laure Ortiz, director of the Institut d'études politiques de Toulouse between 2000 and 2010 * Robert Marconis, geographer

Notable alumni

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, Chairman of the Board and CEO of

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*Sylvain Augier, journalist *Audrey Crespo-Mara, journalist *Olivia Ferrandi, journalist * Christian Authier, writer * Philippe Bélaval, civil servant *Jacques Cantier, historian * Henri Cuq, politician * Philippe Folliot, politician * François Fontan, politician *Jacques Godfrain, politician *Masri Feki, writer

References

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Universities and colleges in Toulouse Educational institutions established in 1948 1948 establishments in France