1. Inalco Presentation of the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations
2018

2. A rich and long history The Inalco was founded in 1669
Its purpose was to teach a wide range of languages to French people
The Inalco remained loyal to its commitment: spread oriental languages knowledge
Over the centuries, the Inalco has become an institution of unrivalled scope
Nowadays, it offers the richest and most diverse range of languages and civilizations courses in the world
The Inalco has a rich and long history. Indeed it was founded in 1669 under the reign of Louis the 14th also called "le roi soleil" and also at the origin of the well known "chateau de Versailles“
Its purpose was to teach a wide range of languages to the French. At that time languages taught were: Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Chinese, Malay, Crimean Tatar
Since the 17th century the INALCO remained loyal to its commitment: spread oriental languages knowledge, useful to encourage diplomacy and trade between France and its partners
Over the centuries, the INALCO has become an institution of unrivalled scope, teaching languages that span Central Europe, Africa, Asia, America and Oceania.
Nowadays, the INALCO offers the richest and most diverse range of language and civilization courses in the world. More than 100 languages and civilizations are taught in here. No other institution or country offers such a diversity of courses, such opportunity to expand horizons and such wealth of knowledge, all in one place

3. Our commitments
Advance knowledge of worlds and cultures: since the beginning, the goal was to study and understand all societies, their languages and their cultures
Provide unique expertise on the contemporary world: the subtleties and understanding of a changing world are the core concern
Celebrate difference: a hub for the most diverse cultures, a melting pot, a community forged on cultural inquiry

4. Few figures More than three centuries of existence
9 000 students (graduate, post graduate, PhD) from 120 nationalities
More than 100 languages and civilizations taught
200 teaching and research agreements in over 100 countries
17 cultural associations
The largest library devoted to non western cultures and languages

6. A wide range of languages and civilizations
 Professionally-focused courses
 Research-focused courses
Divided into 12 areas of studies: Africa and Indian ocean, South Asia Himalaya, South-East Asia and Pacific, Arabic studies, Chinese studies, Korean studies, Hebrew and Jew studies, Japanese studies, Russian studies, Eurasia, Europe, American cultures and languages
And 5 vocational fields: international business, international relations, intercultural communication and training, language teaching and texts computing multilingualism
From the undergraduate to the PhD level
103 languages and civilization taught, divided into professionally focused courses and research-focused courses
Professionally-focused courses: which lead to career paths in international business, international relations, communication and intercultural training, language teaching and multilingual computing
Research-focused courses: which are centered on a research discipline. The institute also organizes a seminar each year for the research master’s programs, taught by faculty from all disciplines and geographical areas. The doctoral school supervises and facilitates the research of more than 300 PhD students
Divided into 12 areas of studies: African, South Asian, South-East Asian, American, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, Eurasian, and European studies + international business, international relations, communication, language teaching and multicultural computing
From the undergraduate to the doctorate level
Bachelor degrees: courses by language and region that can include a professional specialization
Master’s degree: regional programs targeting a research discipline or professional direction
Doctorate: Phd research at INALCO’s doctorate school

8. A unique international influence
200 teaching and research agreements in over 100 countries: INALCO students and students from our international partners can take advantage of an immersion experience to complement their studies
The Inalco helps fund discovery trips with specific grants
The Inalco offers distance courses via videoconferencing and online access to teaching and learning material: Inuktitut (Inuit language), Estonian (European language) and Swahili (African language)

9. South East Asian mobility
2% of international students at the Inalco are from South East Asia
3% of the Inalco outgoing students goes to South East Asia
23 partners in South East Asia: National Institute of Education, Royal University of Phnom Penh and Royal University of Fine Arts

10. Career prospects
International trade: import-export, marketing, logistics, finance, corporate consulting
International relations: diplomacy, defense, communications, humanitarian work, intercultural mediation, business intelligence, journalism
Languages: multilingual engineering, Search Engine Optimization specialist, language processing, translation, interpreting
Culture and tourism: cultural activities, interpreting, transportation companies, cultural heritage, conservation
Education and research: teaching, research, think tanks

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