Conférence des grandes écoles (CGE)

Created in 1973, the CGE (a non-profit organization) has 265 members, including 229 Grandes Ecoles (engineering, management, architecture, design, political studies institute, etc.), all of which are recognized by the French government and award a master's degree. Some of them also award doctorates and national master's degrees.
The CGE also has some 20 member or partner companies as well as 35 associations and organizations.