Founded in 1872, Sciences Po is France's leading university in the social sciences. For nearly 150 years, Sciences Po has educated decision-makers in the public and private sectors. Sciences Po was ranked 2nd worldwide for Politics and International Studies (QS, 2021). Sciences Po provides students with a truly international environment. Our student community comprises 14,000 students – half are international, coming from 150 countries.
A multidisciplinary education in the humanities and social sciences Accessible after passing the Baccalaureate (or its equivalent abroad), the Sciences Po Undergraduate College offers a Bachelor’s degree that takes place over three years, on one of the institution’s seven campuses.
Founded in the study of humanities and social sciences, the education spans across six main disciplines - law, economics, humanities, history, political science and sociology - supplemented by artistic and scientific disciplines.
In addition to teaching, field experience is encouraged within the framework of the Civic Learning Programme, study trips, internships, simulations, association and union activities.
First year: Learning the fundamentals: Undergraduate students are introduced to the disciplines and methods taught at Sciences Po – economics, history, humanities, law, political science, and sociology. Certain courses are related to the regional concentrations offered on each campus.
Second year: Acquiring intellectual autonomy: Students choose a major – Economy & Society, Political Humanities, or Politics & Government –, explore a range of multidisciplinary courses, and interact with the research methodologies linked to their chosen major.
Third year: Students spend their their year abroad. They have the choice between a full year of study exchange at one of Sciences Po's 478 partner universities, including: UC Berkeley, Bocconi, Cambridge, Columbia, King’s College, London School of Economics, McGill, MIT, National University of Singapore, Oxford, UBC, University of Cape Town, University of Chicago, University of São Paulo.
A multidisciplinary, multilingual and outward looking education
In order to provide a comprehensive curriculum, Sciences Po places great emphasis on fundamental academic courses, professional training and extra-curricular activities. Sciences Po also integrates digital teaching methods into its programmes and continues to develop innovative teaching platforms.
Educate enlightened citizens
Courses offered by the undergraduate college allow students to grasp the challenges and evolutions of contemporary societies, and offer them the tools to think critically and act ethically. The goal is to educate enlightened and inventive citizens who work towards the common good.
One degree, countless opportunities
Upon completion of the BA, graduates are equipped to enter the job market, or pursue graduate
studies at one of Sciences Po's seven graduate schools or any of the world's most competitive universities. Common fields of study include communications, economics, finance, international affairs, journalism, law, organisational behaviour, and public affairs.
International Dual Bachelor’s Degrees: Two years at Sciences Po + two years at the partner university
Sciences Po offers dual Bachelor’s degrees with nine of the world’s leading universities, allowing students to study as fully integrated members of two distinct academic cultures. Students are recruited from all over the world and benefit from a unique international experience combining the strengths and academic specialties of both institutions.
The first two years of all dual Bachelor’s programmes take place on one of Sciences Po’s campuses. In years 3 and 4 at the partner university, students pursue a major offered by the host institution. Upon successful completion of the two curricula, students graduate with two Bachelor’s degrees, offering exceptional access to prestigious graduate studies or to entry into
the job market.
Dual Degree with Columbia University (New York, USA)
Dual Degree with Freie Universität Berlin (Germany)
Dual Degree with Keio University (Tokyo, Japan)
Dual Degree with the National University of Singapore (NUS)
Dual Degree with the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada)
Dual Degree with the University of California Berkeley (USA)
Dual Degree with University College London (UK)
Dual Degree with the University of Hong Kong
Dual Degree with the University of Sydney (Australia)
Dual Bachelor's Degrees in France
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne: Applied Mathematics & Social Sciences Sorbonne Université: Social Sciences & Literary Humanities
Dual Degree in Human & Social Sciences and Geoscience with the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP): "Policies of the Earth"
Dual Degree in Human & Social Sciences and Life Science with the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA): "Environment, Society and Sustainability"
Dual Degree in Life & Social Sciences and Mathematics / Computer Science with the University of Paris:"Algorithms & Decisions"
Dual Degree in Life & Social Sciences with the University of Paris: "Politics of Life and Identities"
Graduate studies : Seven graduate schools that prepare for professional life
Graduate studies at Sciences Po are hosted within seven schools, all located on our campus in Paris. The seven schools offer a wide variety of master's programmes that take place over two years, all tailored to the professional world. We also offer international dual degrees, in which students spend one year at Sciences Po and one year abroad at the partner university.
30 Master's programmes are open to students with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. All Master's programmes are two-years-long, with four 12-week semesters. During the second year, one semester is spent completing an internship or a field study, writing a Master's thesis, or studying at a partner university.
PhD programmes offer solid training in research. Students study for their PhD in one of Sciences Po’s 11 research centres.
Our goal is to open minds and develop critical thinking
We seek to provide students with the essential tools that will enable them to make sense of a complex world. Sciences Po also holds a high degree of social responsibility, and continues to play a pioneering role in the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Sciences Po has an array of financial aid for students of all origins and 26% of the student body hold a scholarship.
Founded in 1872, Sciences Po is France's leading university in the social sciences. For nearly 150 years, Sciences Po has educated decision-makers in the public and private sectors. Sciences Po was ranked 2nd worldwide for Politics and International Studies (QS, 2021). Sciences Po provides students with a truly international environment. Our student community comprises 14,000 students – half are international, coming from 150 countries.
A multidisciplinary education in the humanities and social sciences Accessible after passing the Baccalaureate (or its equivalent abroad), the Sciences Po Undergraduate College offers a Bachelor’s degree that takes place over three years, on one of the institution’s seven campuses.
Founded in the study of humanities and social sciences, the education spans across six main disciplines - law, economics, humanities, history, political science and sociology - supplemented by artistic and scientific disciplines.
In addition to teaching, field experience is encouraged within the framework of the Civic Learning Programme, study trips, internships, simulations, association and union activities.
First year: Learning the fundamentals: Undergraduate students are introduced to the disciplines and methods taught at Sciences Po – economics, history, humanities, law, political science, and sociology. Certain courses are related to the regional concentrations offered on each campus.
Second year: Acquiring intellectual autonomy: Students choose a major – Economy & Society, Political Humanities, or Politics & Government –, explore a range of multidisciplinary courses, and interact with the research methodologies linked to their chosen major.
Third year: Students spend their their year abroad. They have the choice between a full year of study exchange at one of Sciences Po's 478 partner universities, including: UC Berkeley, Bocconi, Cambridge, Columbia, King’s College, London School of Economics, McGill, MIT, National University of Singapore, Oxford, UBC, University of Cape Town, University of Chicago, University of São Paulo.
A multidisciplinary, multilingual and outward looking education
In order to provide a comprehensive curriculum, Sciences Po places great emphasis on fundamental academic courses, professional training and extra-curricular activities. Sciences Po also integrates digital teaching methods into its programmes and continues to develop innovative teaching platforms.
Educate enlightened citizens
Courses offered by the undergraduate college allow students to grasp the challenges and evolutions of contemporary societies, and offer them the tools to think critically and act ethically. The goal is to educate enlightened and inventive citizens who work towards the common good.
One degree, countless opportunities
Upon completion of the BA, graduates are equipped to enter the job market, or pursue graduate
studies at one of Sciences Po's seven graduate schools or any of the world's most competitive universities. Common fields of study include communications, economics, finance, international affairs, journalism, law, organisational behaviour, and public affairs.
International Dual Bachelor’s Degrees: Two years at Sciences Po + two years at the partner university
Sciences Po offers dual Bachelor’s degrees with nine of the world’s leading universities, allowing students to study as fully integrated members of two distinct academic cultures. Students are recruited from all over the world and benefit from a unique international experience combining the strengths and academic specialties of both institutions.
The first two years of all dual Bachelor’s programmes take place on one of Sciences Po’s campuses. In years 3 and 4 at the partner university, students pursue a major offered by the host institution. Upon successful completion of the two curricula, students graduate with two Bachelor’s degrees, offering exceptional access to prestigious graduate studies or to entry into
the job market.
Dual Degree with Columbia University (New York, USA)
Dual Degree with Freie Universität Berlin (Germany)
Dual Degree with Keio University (Tokyo, Japan)
Dual Degree with the National University of Singapore (NUS)
Dual Degree with the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada)
Dual Degree with the University of California Berkeley (USA)
Dual Degree with University College London (UK)
Dual Degree with the University of Hong Kong
Dual Degree with the University of Sydney (Australia)
Dual Bachelor's Degrees in France
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne: Applied Mathematics & Social Sciences Sorbonne Université: Social Sciences & Literary Humanities
Dual Degree in Human & Social Sciences and Geoscience with the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP): "Policies of the Earth"
Dual Degree in Human & Social Sciences and Life Science with the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA): "Environment, Society and Sustainability"
Dual Degree in Life & Social Sciences and Mathematics / Computer Science with the University of Paris:"Algorithms & Decisions"
Dual Degree in Life & Social Sciences with the University of Paris: "Politics of Life and Identities"
Graduate studies : Seven graduate schools that prepare for professional life
Graduate studies at Sciences Po are hosted within seven schools, all located on our campus in Paris. The seven schools offer a wide variety of master's programmes that take place over two years, all tailored to the professional world. We also offer international dual degrees, in which students spend one year at Sciences Po and one year abroad at the partner university.
30 Master's programmes are open to students with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. All Master's programmes are two-years-long, with four 12-week semesters. During the second year, one semester is spent completing an internship or a field study, writing a Master's thesis, or studying at a partner university.
PhD programmes offer solid training in research. Students study for their PhD in one of Sciences Po’s 11 research centres.
Our goal is to open minds and develop critical thinking
We seek to provide students with the essential tools that will enable them to make sense of a complex world. Sciences Po also holds a high degree of social responsibility, and continues to play a pioneering role in the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Sciences Po has an array of financial aid for students of all origins and 26% of the student body hold a scholarship.
Our admission procedures are designed to give all talents their best chance to integrate Sciences Po. Candidates are given the opportunity to tell us about themselves, express their motivation, academic and professional goals, and put forth their strengths, foreign language skills and extracurricular activities. The selection of candidates is based on students’ background and experience as well as their motivation and academic excellence.
Students attending university in France are exposed to French culture in their daily lives. The attractiveness of France as a study destination for international students continues to grow in 2018, with nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents in a recent Campus France survey listing France as the first non-English speaking destination. In 2018, Paris came in 5th place in the QS Best Student Cities ranking.
Learn more about the benefits of studying at one of France's leading universities. Get notified about our next Open House Day by pre-signing up to our Undergraduate Open House day or our Graduate Open House day.
Sciences Po’s 7 campuses in France
Sciences Po's campuses are home to a tight-knit multicultural student community and feature a vibrant intellectual and associative student life.
Dijon Campus: Located in the region of Burgundy in a magnificent 19th century building, the Dijon campus was created in 2001.
Le Havre Campus: On the coast of Normandy, Le Havre has hosted a campus since 2007. Located at the entrance to the port, the Le Havre campus stands out for its all-glass architecture and the red and white lightship docked in front of it.
Menton Campus: Established in the French Riviera city of Menton in 2005, the Menton campus is located in an entirely renovated 19th century building overlooking the Mediterranean.
Nancy Campus: Established in the region of Lorraine in 2000, the Nancy campus is located in a prestigious 18th century heritage site, the Hôtel des Missions Royales.
Paris Campus: Located in the heart of the French capital in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood near the Louvre Museum, the Seine and the Luxembourg Gardens, the Paris campus is the birthplace of Sciences Po, the site where the institution was founded in 1872.
Poitiers Campus: Opened in 2010, the Poitiers campus is located in the heart of the historical city of Poitiers in the Hôtel Chaboureau, a renovated building dating from the 15th Century.
Reims Campus: In the heart of the Champagne region, the Reims campus opened in September 2010 in the “Cité des Rois”.
Undergraduate Europe-Asia Programme: Le Havre Campus
Foreign language study in Chinese, Korean and Japanese
Dual Bachelor’s degrees with Columbia University, Keio University, National University of Singapore, University of California Berkeley, University of Hong Kong, and University of Sydney
Undergraduate General Programme + Graduate studies: Paris Campus
Programme taught in French, with courses in English
Dual Bachelor's degrees with University College London, Université, Paris 1, Sorbonne Université, l'Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris and the, University of Paris (Bachelor of Arts and Sciences)
Undergraduate Europe-Latin America Programme: Poitiers Campus
Foreign language study in Arabic, Italian, German, Spanish and French as a foreign language
Dual Bachelor’s degrees with Columbia University, National University of Singapore, University of British Columbia, University of California Berkeley, University of Hong Kong, University of Sydney, and University of Reims ChampagneArdenne (Bachelor of Arts and Sciences)
Programme taught in French the first year, bilingual the second year Foreign language study in Arabic, Portuguese and Swahili
Dual Bachelor's degrees with Columbia University, University of British Columbia, University of Hong Kong, and University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (Bachelor of Arts and Sciences)
European Programme, Franco-German concentration: Nancy Campus
Programme taught in French, with classes in English
Foreign language study in English, German, Spanish, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Czech, Russian, and French as a foreign language Dual Bachelor’s degree with University College London
Undergraduate Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Programme: Menton Campus
Foreign language study in Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew and Italian
Dual Bachelor’s degrees with Columbia University, National University of Singapore, University of British Columbia, University of California Berkeley, University College London, University of Hong Kong, and University of Sydney
Student Housing
The Sciences Po Housing Service can help you with your search for accommodation. Our staff will guide you towards the housing solution that best suits your needs. Various partnerships have been established allowing eligible students to receive accommodation in student residences.
Information on the social security system and the healthcare system
Help with applying for housing benefits with the French governmental agency CAF
One-off emergency financial assistance under specific conditions
Help finding a student job
Help and information on your administrative formalities
Disability and Accessibility
If you have a temporary or permanent disability or disabling health condition, Sciences Po will ensure that you receive the necessary support and adjustments to complete your chosen programme and immerse yourself in student life. In 2020, 336 students with a disability studied at Sciences Po.
Total students
11,370
UG students
45%
PG students
55%
International students
4,841
UG students
43%
PG students
57%
Total faculty staff
1,808
Domestic staff
79%
Int'l staff
21%
Student life
Over 275 associations: A whole range of cultural and sporting activities
There are a thousand and one reasons to participate in community life! Culture, sports, environment,
education, solidarity, discovery, reflections and debates are just some of the diverse fields in which more than 275 associations take action on a daily basis on all of our seven campuses.
To ensure that all students admitted to Sciences Po successfully complete their studies, Sciences Po has substantially reinforced its social aid policy. To find out about scholarships at Sciences Po, download our tuition fees and scholarships guide.
1,500 events per year
Athletic competitions, festivals, public speaking competitions, theme weeks, art exhibitions: over 1,500 associative events make our campuses vibrate every day!
Outstanding conference speakers
Leading figures from politics, business and academia regularly make presentations or participate
in conferences at Sciences Po. Recent visitors have included Edouard Philippe, former Prime
Minister of France, Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, President of the United Nations General Assembly, Ban Ki-Moon, former SecretaryGeneral of the UN, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, Condoleeza Rice, former United States Secretary of State, Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Google, Joseph Stiglitz, American Economist, Nobel Laureate in Economics, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Alexis Tsipras, former Prime Minister of Greece.
Public Administration, Public Sector: 17% of graduates
International Organisations: 8% of graduates
Banking, Finance: 8% of graduates
NGOs, Associations: 6% of graduates
Key figures (2020 Graduate Employability Survey)
9 graduates out of 10 who decided to enter the job market are currently employed (same statistic as the previous year), which is a 5-point increase since 2014.
43% of graduates are recruited prior to graduation
86% found their first job within 6 months of graduating (87% in 2017), which is a 5-point increase since 2014.
66% work in the private sector (compared to 70% of the Class of 2017)
37% have started their career outside of France (34% in 2017)
The average annual gross income abroad (excluding bonuses) remains stable at an average of 40,205 €
Where our graduates work
Strategy/Development, Audit/Consulting, Finance
Public Administration & Politics
Human Resources
Legal Careers
Entrepreneurship
Marketing & Communications
Careers in Urban Affairs
Research & Think-Tanks
Press, Media & Publishing
International Cooperation and Development
90,000 Alumni
Sciences Po alumni play an important role in political life, international organisations, multinational corporations, academic research, as well as in the media and art world. Notable Sciences Po alumni include:
Heads of State or Government
Chandrika Kumaratunga, former President of Sri Lanka,
Pierre Trudeau, former Prime Minister of Canada,
Salomé Zourabichvili, President of Georgia, etc.
French Presidents: Jacques Chirac, François Hollande, Emmanuel Macron, François Mitterrand, Georges Pompidou.
French Prime Ministers: Edouard Balladur, Michel Debré, Dominique de Villepin, Lionel Jospin, Alain Juppé, Edouard Philippe, Michel Rocard, etc.
Heads of International Organisations
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO,
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former UN Secretary General,
Nicole Fontaine, former President of the European Parliament,
Pascal Lamy, former Director-General of the World Trade Organization,
Jean-Claude Trichet, former President of the European Central Bank,
Simone Veil, former President of the European Parliament, etc.
Business and Finance
Alexandre Bompard, CEO of Carrefour,
Agathe Bousquet, CEO of Publicis France,
Maëlle Gavet, COO of Compass Inc,
Jean Lemierre, Chairman of BNP Paribas,
Françoise Mercadal-Delasalles, CEO of Credit du Nord,
Laurence Parisot, Vice-President of IFOP,
François Riahi, CEO of Natixis,
Sibyle Veil, President of Radio France, etc.
Academia, Journalism, Literature and Arts
Hélène Carrère d’Encausse, historian, member of the Académie française,
Stanley Hoffmann, professor emeritus at Harvard University,
Jean-Marie Colombani, former president of Le Monde,
A multidisciplinary education in the humanities and social sciences Accessible after passing the Baccalaureate (or its equivalent abroad), the Sciences Po Undergraduate College offers a Bachelor’s degree that takes place over three years, on one of the institution’s seven campuses.
Founded in the study of humanities and social sciences, the education spans across six main disciplines - law, economics, humanities, history, political science and sociology - supplemented by artistic and scientific disciplines.
In addition to teaching, field experience is encouraged within the framework of the Civic Learning Programme, study trips, internships, simulations, association and union activities.
First year: Learning the fundamentals: Undergraduate students are introduced to the disciplines and methods taught at Sciences Po – economics, history, humanities, law, political science, and sociology. Certain courses are related to the regional concentrations offered on each campus.
Second year: Acquiring intellectual autonomy: Students choose a major – Economy & Society, Political Humanities, or Politics & Government –, explore a range of multidisciplinary courses, and interact with the research methodologies linked to their chosen major.
Third year: Students spend their their year abroad. They have the choice between a full year of study exchange at one of Sciences Po's 478 partner universities, including: UC Berkeley, Bocconi, Cambridge, Columbia, King’s College, London School of Economics, McGill, MIT, National University of Singapore, Oxford, UBC, University of Cape Town, University of Chicago, University of São Paulo.
A multidisciplinary, multilingual and outward looking education
In order to provide a comprehensive curriculum, Sciences Po places great emphasis on fundamental academic courses, professional training and extra-curricular activities. Sciences Po also integrates digital teaching methods into its programmes and continues to develop innovative teaching platforms.
Educate enlightened citizens
Courses offered by the undergraduate college allow students to grasp the challenges and evolutions of contemporary societies, and offer them the tools to think critically and act ethically. The goal is to educate enlightened and inventive citizens who work towards the common good.
One degree, countless opportunities
Upon completion of the BA, graduates are equipped to enter the job market, or pursue graduate
studies at one of Sciences Po's seven graduate schools or any of the world's most competitive universities. Common fields of study include communications, economics, finance, international affairs, journalism, law, organisational behaviour, and public affairs.
International Dual Bachelor’s Degrees: Two years at Sciences Po + two years at the partner university
Sciences Po offers dual Bachelor’s degrees with nine of the world’s leading universities, allowing students to study as fully integrated members of two distinct academic cultures. Students are recruited from all over the world and benefit from a unique international experience combining the strengths and academic specialties of both institutions.
The first two years of all dual Bachelor’s programmes take place on one of Sciences Po’s campuses. In years 3 and 4 at the partner university, students pursue a major offered by the host institution. Upon successful completion of the two curricula, students graduate with two Bachelor’s degrees, offering exceptional access to prestigious graduate studies or to entry into
the job market.
Dual Degree with Columbia University (New York, USA)
Dual Degree with Freie Universität Berlin (Germany)
Dual Degree with Keio University (Tokyo, Japan)
Dual Degree with the National University of Singapore (NUS)
Dual Degree with the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada)
Dual Degree with the University of California Berkeley (USA)
Dual Degree with University College London (UK)
Dual Degree with the University of Hong Kong
Dual Degree with the University of Sydney (Australia)
Dual Bachelor's Degrees in France
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne: Applied Mathematics & Social Sciences Sorbonne Université: Social Sciences & Literary Humanities
Dual Degree in Human & Social Sciences and Geoscience with the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP): "Policies of the Earth"
Dual Degree in Human & Social Sciences and Life Science with the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA): "Environment, Society and Sustainability"
Dual Degree in Life & Social Sciences and Mathematics / Computer Science with the University of Paris:"Algorithms & Decisions"
Dual Degree in Life & Social Sciences with the University of Paris: "Politics of Life and Identities"
Our goal is to open minds and develop critical thinking
We seek to provide students with the essential tools that will enable them to make sense of a complex world. As a research university, Sciences Po is focused on excellence, and demands the highest standards from faculty and students. Sciences Po also holds a high degree of social responsibility, and continues to play a pioneering role in the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Sciences Po has an array of financial aid for students of all origins and 26% of the student body hold a scholarship.
Graduate studies : Seven graduate schools that prepare for professional life
Graduate studies at Sciences Po are hosted within seven schools, all located on our campus in Paris. The seven schools offer a wide variety of master's programmes that take place over two years, all tailored to the professional world. We also offer international dual degrees, in which students spend one year at Sciences Po and one year abroad at the partner university.
30 Master's programmes are open to students with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. All Master's programmes are two-years-long, with four 12-week semesters. During the second year, one semester is spent completing an internship or a field study, writing a Master's thesis, or studying at a partner university.
PhD programmes offer solid training in research. Students study for their PhD in one of Sciences Po’s 11 research centres.
Our goal is to open minds and develop critical thinking
We seek to provide students with the essential tools that will enable them to make sense of a complex world. As a research university, Sciences Po is focused on excellence, and demands the highest standards from faculty and students. Sciences Po also holds a high degree of social responsibility, and continues to play a pioneering role in the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Sciences Po has an array of financial aid for students of all origins and 26% of the student body hold a scholarship.
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Do you want to study in France, but need funding? Take a list of the current scholarships available for international students who wish to study in France.
Sciences Po has established different procedures for admission to our undergraduate and graduate programmes. To identify the option that best suits your circumstances, download our application guide.
To ensure that all students admitted to Sciences Po successfully complete their studies, Sciences Po has substantially reinforced its social aid policy. To find out about scholarships at Sciences Po, download our tuition fees and scholarships guide.
Open House Days are events dedicated to all students who wish to apply to Sciences Po. Learn more about the programmes, courses and all the benefits of studying at one of France's leading universities. Get notified about our next Open House Day by pre-signing up to our Undergraduate Open House day or our Graduate Open House day.
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Graduate studies : Seven graduate schools that prepare for professional life
Graduate studies at Sciences Po are hosted within seven schools, all located on our campus in Paris. The seven schools offer a wide variety of master's programmes that take place over two years, all tailored to the professional world. We also offer international dual degrees, in which students spend one year at Sciences Po and one year abroad at the partner university.
30 Master's programmes are open to students with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. All Master's programmes are two-years-long, with four 12-week semesters. During the second year, one semester is spent completing an internship or a field study, writing a Master's thesis, or studying at a partner university.
PhD programmes offer solid training in research. Students study for their PhD in one of Sciences Po’s 11 research centres.
Sciences Po Graduate Schools
Our goal is to open minds and develop critical thinking
Dual Bachelor's Degrees in France
Graduate studies : Seven graduate schools that prepare for professional life
Graduate studies at Sciences Po are hosted within seven schools, all located on our campus in Paris. The seven schools offer a wide variety of master's programmes that take place over two years, all tailored to the professional world. We also offer international dual degrees, in which students spend one year at Sciences Po and one year abroad at the partner university.
30 Master's programmes are open to students with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. All Master's programmes are two-years-long, with four 12-week semesters. During the second year, one semester is spent completing an internship or a field study, writing a Master's thesis, or studying at a partner university.
PhD programmes offer solid training in research. Students study for their PhD in one of Sciences Po’s 11 research centres.
Sciences Po Graduate Schools
Our goal is to open minds and develop critical thinking
University information
Our admission procedures are designed to give all talents their best chance to integrate Sciences Po. Candidates are given the opportunity to tell us about themselves, express their motivation, academic and professional goals, and put forth their strengths, foreign language skills and extracurricular activities. The selection of candidates is based on students’ background and experience as well as their motivation and academic excellence.
To find out more on admissions : download the application guide.
IELTS - Masters
Minimum score
6
Maximum score
7
Undergraduate Europe-Asia Programme: Le Havre Campus
Undergraduate General Programme + Graduate studies: Paris Campus
Undergraduate Europe-Latin America Programme: Poitiers Campus
Undergraduate Europe-North America Programme: Reims Campus
Undergraduate Europe-Africa Programme: Reims Campus
European Programme, Franco-German concentration: Nancy Campus
Undergraduate European Programme, Central and Eastern Europe concentration: Dijon Campus
Undergraduate Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Programme: Menton Campus
Student Housing
The Sciences Po Housing Service can help you with your search for accommodation. Our staff will guide you towards the housing solution that best suits your needs. Various partnerships have been established allowing eligible students to receive accommodation in student residences.
Student Welfare and Support
Sciences Po's Student Welfare and Support Office offers:
Disability and Accessibility
If you have a temporary or permanent disability or disabling health condition, Sciences Po will ensure that you receive the necessary support and adjustments to complete your chosen programme and immerse yourself in student life. In 2020, 336 students with a disability studied at Sciences Po.
Total students
11,370
UG students
45%
PG students
55%
International students
4,841
UG students
43%
PG students
57%
Total faculty staff
1,808
Domestic staff
79%
Int'l staff
21%
Student life
Sciences Po graduates are highly sought after by employers in both the private and public sectors. Common professions for Sciences Po graduates include:
Key figures (2020 Graduate Employability Survey)
Where our graduates work
90,000 Alumni
Sciences Po alumni play an important role in political life, international organisations, multinational corporations, academic research, as well as in the media and art world. Notable Sciences Po alumni include:
Heads of State or Government
Heads of International Organisations
Business and Finance
Academia, Journalism, Literature and Arts
Rankings & ratings
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
Graduate Employability Ranking
QS World University Rankings
Ranking criteria
Available programs
Dual Bachelor's Degrees in France
Our goal is to open minds and develop critical thinking
Graduate studies : Seven graduate schools that prepare for professional life
Graduate studies at Sciences Po are hosted within seven schools, all located on our campus in Paris. The seven schools offer a wide variety of master's programmes that take place over two years, all tailored to the professional world. We also offer international dual degrees, in which students spend one year at Sciences Po and one year abroad at the partner university.
To learn more about Sciences Po's graduate training programmes, download our Graduate Schools brochure, and stay in touch!
30 Master's programmes are open to students with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. All Master's programmes are two-years-long, with four 12-week semesters. During the second year, one semester is spent completing an internship or a field study, writing a Master's thesis, or studying at a partner university.
PhD programmes offer solid training in research. Students study for their PhD in one of Sciences Po’s 11 research centres.
Sciences Po Graduate Schools
Our goal is to open minds and develop critical thinking
We seek to provide students with the essential tools that will enable them to make sense of a complex world. As a research university, Sciences Po is focused on excellence, and demands the highest standards from faculty and students. Sciences Po also holds a high degree of social responsibility, and continues to play a pioneering role in the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Sciences Po has an array of financial aid for students of all origins and 26% of the student body hold a scholarship.Campus locations
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Sciences Po has established different procedures for admission to our undergraduate and graduate programmes. To identify the option that best suits your circumstances, download our application guide.
Tuition fees depend on each student family's fiscal residence and financial resources. To find out about tuitions at Sciences Po, download our tuition fees and scholarships guide.
To ensure that all students admitted to Sciences Po successfully complete their studies, Sciences Po has substantially reinforced its social aid policy. To find out about scholarships at Sciences Po, download our tuition fees and scholarships guide.
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