A unique institution

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A renewed humanist ideal

• A project imagined in the 1920s, inspired by the ideals of the League of Nations
• An institution envisioned by enlightened statesmen and created through the support of its founding patrons
• A pioneering concept: to promote peace by bringing together in one place – Paris – the young elite from around the globe

A set of core values

• Peace and cultural diversity
• Open-mindedness, learning about diversity, tolerance and sharing
• Excellence and surpassing oneself

An exceptionnal site

• A full-scale exhibition of 20^th century architecture
• A green living environment located on 34-hectare campus
• Direct, rapid transportation services to the main institutions of higher education and research as well as to the main airports of Paris

A vital player in promoting international mobility in higher education

• A selective admissions policy favouring students and researchers enrolled in masters, doctorate and post-doctorate programmes as well as young artists selected by project
• A careful balance between nationalities and schools
• The right conditions for “learning to live together”: a mixing of nationalities, schools and disciplines within Houses with numerous common areas and incentives for group projects 

Intellectual and cultural prominence

• A campus open to the local environment and the general public
• A trailblazing cultural programme for Paris: CIUP Theatre, numerous House events
• A special activity hosting international conferences and conventions for drug companies, research centres, major corporations, etc.

A prestigious collection of 20^th century architecture

• A series of 40 Houses
• Each House has its own identity and architecture: Bold, formal or classical styles (Fondation Deutsch de la Meurthe), strong national or regional influence (Southeast Asia House, Armenian House)
• Designed by renowned architects: Le Corbusier (Fondation Suisse, Brazil House), Claude Parent (Avicenne Foundation), Willem Marinus Dudok (Netherlands College)
• Five buildings classed as historical monuments