Incorporated in Paris, France, (922 054 150 R.C.S. Paris), the City University of Paris (CityU Paris) is a private and independent distance learning institution.
City University of Paris is listed on the French Ministry of National Education register. (Enter City University of Paris and hit search)
This is to inform all parties concerned that the name and logo of the City University of Paris have been officially trademarked in France under the jurisdiction of INPI (Institut national de la propriété industrielle). The trademark notice has been duly published in Le Bulletin officiel de la propriété industrielle (BOPI).
Effective from September 9, 2023, all rights and ownership of the City University of Paris trademark, including its name and logo, exclusively belong to City University of Paris. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or imitation of the trademark is strictly prohibited and subject to legal action.
City University of Paris takes this step to protect its intellectual property and maintain the integrity of its brand. For any inquiries or permissions related to the use of the trademark, please contact the legal department of City University of Paris at general@cityuparis.fr
Authorized under French Education Act, Code de l’Education Articles L 444-1 to 444-11 and R 444-1 to 444-28
Institution Code: 0756485S
Authorized course(s) - (authorization does not equate to recognition; rather, it serves as a formal declaration to the educational authorities in Paris. The Rectorate does not evaluate the curriculum content of non-contractual institutions, such as CityU Paris):
View authorization letter for courses No. 4 - 10
Legalized Authorization Letter (s)
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Sample Legalized Award (s)
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*In compliance with French privacy laws and regulations, all official documents issued to City University of Paris are provided in redacted versions for public dissemination*
Académie de Paris Authorization:
Under the French private education system, private schools are either “sous contrat” – with the government paying teachers’ salaries and the school following the national curriculum – or “hors contrat” - not funded by the government, and therefore not obligated to follow any particular curriculum.
The City University of Paris (CityU Paris) is a "hors contrat" school, therefore our institutional diplomas are not equivalent to diplomas issued/recognized by the French State.
Due to the nature of its authorization, operations and legal allowance in France, CityU Paris seeks program-related recognition and accreditation from other government-recognized organizations in the EU and globally.
Restrictions
Private institutions cannot use the terms "baccalauréat," "licence," "master," and "doctorat" for their institutional degrees. Violations result in severe penalties, including closure of the institution. City University of Paris uses the term "Master" in certain diploma titles strictly as authorized by the Académie de Paris; these are institutional diplomas and are not classified as national diplomas. All our programs are taught and delivered only in English and completely via distance learning method.
Les MS, MsC, MBA et Bachelor
Les mastères spécialisés (MS), Master of Sciences (MsC), Master of Business Administration (MBA) et Bachelor (à ne pas confondre avec les bachelors universitaires de technologie) sont des titres qui s’inspirent du modèle anglo-saxon. Ce ne sont pas des diplômes nationaux. Les MS, MsC et MBA sont à distinguer des diplômes nationaux de master (DNM).
Transparency
Private institutions must clearly differentiate their degrees from national degrees to avoid misrepresentation and while maintaining its value. CityU Paris diplomas are not national diplomas in France.