Dauphine, the first French university to gain accreditation in 2009
A European quality label awarded to the best schools and universities oriented towards management professions
EQUIS is a European accreditation that is internationally recognized by the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development). EQUIS focuses on disciplines pertaining to management and economics, and accredits institutions with international standing in these fields for a period of three to five years based on the quality of their academics, their business connections, and their research activity.
EQUIS establishes Dauphine - PSL's credibility among some 189 other accredited international institutions and promotes partnerships with its foreign counterparts. In 2012, the university obtained its re-accreditation for a three-year period, followed by five-year re-accreditations in 2015, 2020, and 2025.
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An accreditation that ensures a high level of requirements and quality of the diplomas awarded
The EQUIS label is awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), a body that accredits management training in higher education institutions, and is comparable to the American AACSB.
Accreditation is based on exacting international standards and focuses its evaluation on five areas:
- Mission, governance, strategy, and resources;
- Programs, teaching staff, student services, personal development;
- International scope of the institution, students, professors, and programs;
- Research
- Social Responsibility of the University
- Corporate relationships and contributions of the School to the community.
The jury lauded the following as strengths of Université Paris Dauphine-PSL
- The quality of the teaching and scientific research faculty, which is especially multidisciplinary as well as internationally recognized.
- The rigor of the academic training, whose thoughtfully-constructed and student-centered curriculum combines soft skills with innovative pedagogical outcomes.
- The very high caliber of the students, who are particularly proud to belong to Université Paris Dauphine-PSL, and perfectly embody the university's excellence and engagement.
- The strength of the ties with the local and national economic fabric, resulting in a solid network that offers the University a unique foothold in France.
- The focus on ethical engagement, responsibility, and sustainability (RSU) that have guided Université Paris Dauphine-PSL's strategic planning since 2016.