Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco)
Higher EducationÎle-de-France, France501-1000 Employees
The Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco) is a public higher education and research institution in Paris, founded in 1795. It stands out in its field by offering an exceptionally broad curriculum focused on languages and cultures, with more than 100 languages and civilisations taught across undergraduate and doctoral programs. Its research is organized into multiple teams, many of which operate in collaboration with national research bodies, and covers linguistic sciences, literature, and social sciences related to different world regions. The institution positions itself within the higher education and research sector as a specialized center that emphasizes advanced study, research strength, and professional insertion for its graduates, serving a diverse student body and international audiences.