Institut Catholique de Paris
ICP
Open your mind to the world.
Founded in 1875, the Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP) is a truly multifaceted institution with a deep commitment to the tradition of the Liberal Arts education. With its main campus located on the historical site of a former Carmelite convent in the Latin Quarter of Paris, ICP offers a wide range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences to students from around the world.
U.S. School of Record
St. Martin’s University (WA)
Language of Instruction
English and/or French
Classmates
Mixture of French and international degree-seeking students, as well as visiting students from around the world.
Highlights
- The main campus is located in the historic heart of Paris, five minutes from the world-famous Latin Quarter.
- A range of elective courses are offered in English and French.
- Students who wish to learn French can take language courses at whatever level is appropriate, from absolute beginner through advanced.
ICP welcomes nearly 2,500 international students each year to its beautiful campus in central Paris. Informed by a long tradition of humanistic education, ICP champions open-mindedness, academic rigor, and dialogue across borders. The school’s core mission is encapsulated in its motto “L’esprit grand ouvert sur le monde” (An Open Mind to the World), a credo which is put into everyday practice as ICP welcomes students of all nationalities, cultures, languages, and faith backgrounds to learn together.
Areas of Study
Modern Languages & Cultures
Social Science
Art History & Architecture
Student Life at ICP
ICP hosts a variety of student associations, which contribute to the development of a vibrant campus community and to the flourishing of the student population. From culture, to communications, to sports, there’s a student club for everyone at ICP! SAI also offers a range of cultural excursions and activities as part of the SAI VIVA program. Events change each semester, so be sure to check the VIVA page of your SAI term of interest.
