Sciences Po Paris, formally known as the Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (English: Paris Institute of Political Studies), and often simply referred to as Sciences Po (French pronunciation: [sjɑ̃s po]), is a public research and higher education institution in Paris, France. It is granted the status of grand établissement (elite university status) that makes the admissions process highly selective. Founded in 1872, Sciences Po has traditionally educated France's political and diplomatic elite. Despite its name its academic focus spans not only the political and economic sciences, but also law, sociology, communication, finance, business, social and urban policy, management, and journalism. It notably offers dual master’s degrees with the London School of Economics, the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore and the University of Pennsylvania Law School.