Address: 1 rue Jussieu, 75005 Paris, Île-de-France, France
Geophysics & Seismology, Geochemistry & Volcanology, Marine Geosciences & Planetology
The Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP) was founded in 1921 as an institute of the University of Paris, and in 2024 the institute described itself as 103 years of science for the planet. It studies the Earth and the planets and sits in Paris, close to the Jussieu area in the 5th arrondissement, with further sites in the Paris region and overseas.
A distinctive feature of IPGP is its network of observatories. It runs volcanological and seismological observatories in Guadeloupe (La Soufrière), Martinique (Mount Pelée) and La Réunion (Piton de la Fournaise), and a national magnetic observatory at Chambon-la-Forêt. It also hosts the GEOSCOPE worldwide seismological network.
The institute has about 500 people, among them researchers, engineers, technicians, administrative staff, postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students. It is a joint research unit with the CNRS and offers master’s programmes and doctorates. IPGP also took part in NASA’s InSight mission to Mars through the SEIS seismometer.
Domains taught:
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Astroscience, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Materials, Mathematics, Physics, Process Control, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Thermodynamics
Partnerships:
Associated with Université Paris Cité and CNRS. Operates global networks of observatories (seismic, magnetic, volcanic).
Research:
Earthquake physics and seismology, Volcanism and magmatic processes, Geodynamics and plate tectonics, Marine geosciences and oceanography, Planetary science.
Famous Alumnis:
Xavier Le Pichon, Claude Allègre
International recognition**:
Cumulative former students***:
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Pros
World-leading research institute in Earth and planetary sciences, extensive network of observatories, strong graduate programs.
Cons
Highly specialized in geosciences.
Best For
Leading research institute for Earth and planetary sciences, offering graduate programs.
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- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
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