Incorporated in Paris, France, (922 054 150 R.C.S. Paris), the European City University is a private, independent and non-contractual distance learning institution.
European City University (ECU) is listed on the French Ministry of National Education register. (Enter ECU in full and hit search)
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
*In compliance with French privacy laws and regulations, all official documents issued to European City University are provided in redacted versions by request only*
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 European City University (ECU) is a "hors contrat" school, therefore our diplomas/awards are institutional.
Due to the nature of its authorization, operations and legal allowance in France, ECU seeks program-related recognition and accreditation from other government-recognized organizations in the EU and globally.
Restrictions
Under the current French education law, private education institutions cannot use the terms baccalauréat, licence, master, doctorat for their institutional degrees/awards. ECU uses the terms “Bachelor”, "Master" and “Doctor” in its diploma titles strictly as institutional diplomas and are not classified as national diplomas. These titles are issued ONLY in English language. All our programs are taught and delivered only in English and completely via distance learning method.
Transparency
Private education institutions must clearly differentiate their degrees from national degrees issued by public education institutions to avoid misrepresentation while maintaining their values. To reiterate and avoidance of doubts, ECU issued diplomas are institutional diplomas and not national diplomas.
Non- affiliation with public institutions in France
European City University (ECU) is an independent & non-contractual private institution and is not affiliated with Université Paris Cité or any public university/institution in France. ECU operates outside the French national education system.