Collège de France

The Collège de France is a public institution of higher education and research (établissement public à caractère scientifique culturel et professionnel) founded in 1530 by François I. Its singular mission is to conduct fundamental research at the highest level in all disciplines and freely disseminate the resulting knowledge. Between 45 and 50 chairs are held by leading researchers. Lectures, seminars and conferences are free and open to all, with no enrolment, diploma or tuition fees required. It is an associate member of PSL University.