Sciences Po is France's leading university in the social sciences, and has seven multicultural campuses in France. Founded in 1872, Sciences Po has been educating decision-makers in the public and private sectors for over 140 years. Half of the students are recruited internationally, and form an inter-cultural community representing 150 nationalities.
Sciences Po offers programmes from the undergraduate to the doctorate level:
● The Undergraduate College: Students obtain a Bachelor’s degree
● Graduate Schools: Master's degrees are completed in two years in one of our seven schools, all located on the Paris campus
● Doctorates: the Sciences Po Doctoral School offers 5 PhD programmes, each corresponding to an academic discipline: Law, Economics, History, Political Sciences, Sociology
Sciences Po offers more than 60 dual degrees with French and international partners.
Sciences Po is a research university. It contributes to knowledge and debate in five overarching disciplines: law, economics, history, political science and sociology. Through ten research units and several cross-cutting programmes, more than 270 faculty members study such as public health, education, urban development, security, the environment and democracy all over the world.
Alumni include seven French Presidents (including Emmanuel Macron), former prime Minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau, former UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former President of the International Monetary Fund Michel Camdessus and former President of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet. 80 percent of our graduates are hired within 6 months of graduation and 38 percent start their career outside of France.
About Sciences Po
Sciences Po is France's leading university in the social sciences, and has seven multicultural campuses in France. Founded in 1872, Sciences Po has been educating decision-makers in the public and private sectors for over 140 years. Half of the students are recruited internationally, and form an inter-cultural community representing 150 nationalities.
Sciences Po offers programmes from the undergraduate to the doctorate level:
● The Undergraduate College: Students obtain a Bachelor’s degree
● Graduate Schools: Master's degrees are completed in two years in one of our seven schools, all located on the Paris campus
● Doctorates: the Sciences Po Doctoral School offers 5 PhD programmes, each corresponding to an academic discipline: Law, Economics, History, Political Sciences, Sociology
Sciences Po offers more than 60 dual degrees with French and international partners.
Sciences Po is a research university. It contributes to knowledge and debate in five overarching disciplines: law, economics, history, political science and sociology. Through ten research units and several cross-cutting programmes, more than 270 faculty members study such as public health, education, urban development, security, the environment and democracy all over the world.
Alumni include seven French Presidents (including Emmanuel Macron), former prime Minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau, former UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former President of the International Monetary Fund Michel Camdessus and former President of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet. 80 percent of our graduates are hired within 6 months of graduation and 38 percent start their career outside of France.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
The Sciences Po Undergraduate College offers a three-year Bachelor’s degree programme that includes a year abroad at one of 470 partner universities.
Our students receive a multidisciplinary and broad-based education in the humanities and social sciences and an emphasis on civic, linguistic, and artistic education, in which professional training and extra-curricular activities are strongly emphasised along with academic courses.
Fundamental education is offered across five principal disciplines: Economics, Law, History, Sociology, Political Science.
The Paris campus is home to undergraduate students who follow the general programme. The other campuses offer students the opportunity to study the challenges particular to a geographical region:
●Asia at the Le Havre campus
●North America and Africa on the Nancy campus
●Europe and Franco-German relations on the Reims campus
●Central and Eastern Europe on the Dijon campus
●Latin America, Spain, and Portugal on the Poitiers campus
●The Middle-East and Mediterranean on the Menton campus
Sciences Po offers 13 dual Bachelor degree programmes with leading universities around the world, including 9 international dual degrees (Columbia University, University of California in Berkeley, Freie Universität Berlin, University of Hong Kong, Keio University, National University of Singapore University of British Columbia, University College London, University of Sydney) and 6 French dual degrees.
28 two-year Master’s degree programmes, and 5 one-year Master's programmes are offered, all on the Paris campus, each with a wide choice of concentration.
They are all underpinned by the same main principles, combining fundamental knowledge, applied knowledge and practical experience, active learning and international scope.
Sciences Po also offers over 30 dual degree programmes with French and international partner universities.
Our seven graduate schools prepare students for professional life in a variety of fields.
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.
Does Sciences Po offer scholarships and financial aid?
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.
How can I attend an Open House Day at Sciences Po?
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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About Sciences Po
Sciences Po is France's leading university in the social sciences, and has seven multicultural campuses in France. Founded in 1872, Sciences Po has been educating decision-makers in the public and private sectors for over 140 years. Half of the students are recruited internationally, and form an inter-cultural community representing 150 nationalities.
Sciences Po offers programmes from the undergraduate to the doctorate level:
● The Undergraduate College: Students obtain a Bachelor’s degree
● Graduate Schools: Master's degrees are completed in two years in one of our seven schools, all located on the Paris campus
● Doctorates: the Sciences Po Doctoral School offers 5 PhD programmes, each corresponding to an academic discipline: Law, Economics, History, Political Sciences, Sociology
Sciences Po offers more than 60 dual degrees with French and international partners.
Sciences Po is a research university. It contributes to knowledge and debate in five overarching disciplines: law, economics, history, political science and sociology. Through ten research units and several cross-cutting programmes, more than 270 faculty members study such as public health, education, urban development, security, the environment and democracy all over the world.
Alumni include seven French Presidents (including Emmanuel Macron), former prime Minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau, former UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former President of the International Monetary Fund Michel Camdessus and former President of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet. 80 percent of our graduates are hired within 6 months of graduation and 38 percent start their career outside of France.
About Sciences Po
Sciences Po is France's leading university in the social sciences, and has seven multicultural campuses in France. Founded in 1872, Sciences Po has been educating decision-makers in the public and private sectors for over 140 years. Half of the students are recruited internationally, and form an inter-cultural community representing 150 nationalities.
Sciences Po offers programmes from the undergraduate to the doctorate level:
● The Undergraduate College: Students obtain a Bachelor’s degree
● Graduate Schools: Master's degrees are completed in two years in one of our seven schools, all located on the Paris campus
● Doctorates: the Sciences Po Doctoral School offers 5 PhD programmes, each corresponding to an academic discipline: Law, Economics, History, Political Sciences, Sociology
Sciences Po offers more than 60 dual degrees with French and international partners.
Sciences Po is a research university. It contributes to knowledge and debate in five overarching disciplines: law, economics, history, political science and sociology. Through ten research units and several cross-cutting programmes, more than 270 faculty members study such as public health, education, urban development, security, the environment and democracy all over the world.
Alumni include seven French Presidents (including Emmanuel Macron), former prime Minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau, former UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former President of the International Monetary Fund Michel Camdessus and former President of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet. 80 percent of our graduates are hired within 6 months of graduation and 38 percent start their career outside of France.
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Tuition fee and scholarships
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International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Sciences Po is one of the top public universities in Dijon, France. It is ranked #259 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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Master PG
PHD
The Sciences Po Undergraduate College offers a three-year Bachelor’s degree programme that includes a year abroad at one of 470 partner universities.
Our students receive a multidisciplinary and broad-based education in the humanities and social sciences and an emphasis on civic, linguistic, and artistic education, in which professional training and extra-curricular activities are strongly emphasised along with academic courses.
Fundamental education is offered across five principal disciplines: Economics, Law, History, Sociology, Political Science.
The Paris campus is home to undergraduate students who follow the general programme. The other campuses offer students the opportunity to study the challenges particular to a geographical region:
● Asia at the Le Havre campus
● North America and Africa on the Nancy campus
● Europe and Franco-German relations on the Reims campus
● Central and Eastern Europe on the Dijon campus
● Latin America, Spain, and Portugal on the Poitiers campus
● The Middle-East and Mediterranean on the Menton campus
Sciences Po offers 13 dual Bachelor degree programmes with leading universities around the world, including 9 international dual degrees (Columbia University, University of California in Berkeley, Freie Universität Berlin, University of Hong Kong, Keio University, National University of Singapore University of British Columbia, University College London, University of Sydney) and 6 French dual degrees.
Undergraduate College (1)
Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Humanities / Economics, Sciences Po (France) and The University of Sydney (Australia)
Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, Sciences Po (France) and Columbia University (New York, USA)
Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, Sciences Po (France) and Freie University Berlin (Germany)
Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, Sciences Po (France) and Keio university (Tokyo, Japan)
Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, Sciences Po (France) and National University of Singapore (Singapore)
Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, Sciences Po (France) and The University of British Columbia (UBC), (Vancouver, Canada)
Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, Sciences Po (France) and The University of California in Berkeley, (USA)
Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, Sciences Po (France) and The University of Hong Kong
Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, Sciences Po (France) and University College London (UCL), UK
Sciences Po Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the social sciences and humanities, Asia and the Pacific specialisation, Le Havre Campus
Sciences Po Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the social sciences and humanities, Central and Eastern Europe specialisation, Dijon Campus
Sciences Po Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the social sciences and humanities, European Programme, Franco-German specialisation, Nancy Campus
Sciences Po Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the social sciences and humanities, Latin America specialisation, Poitiers Campus
Sciences Po Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the social sciences and humanities, Middle East and Mediterranean specialisation, Menton Campus
Sciences Po Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the social sciences and humanities, North America specialisation, Reims Campus
Sciences Po Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the social sciences and humanities, general programme, Paris Campus
28 two-year Master’s degree programmes, and 5 one-year Master's programmes are offered, all on the Paris campus, each with a wide choice of concentration.
They are all underpinned by the same main principles, combining fundamental knowledge, applied knowledge and practical experience, active learning and international scope.
Sciences Po also offers over 30 dual degree programmes with French and international partner universities.
Our seven graduate schools prepare students for professional life in a variety of fields.
● The School of Public Affairs
● The Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA)
● The Law School
● The School of Journalism
● The School of Management and Innovation
● The Urban School
● The School of Research
Law School (7)
LLM in Transnational Arbitration and Dispute Settlement, Sciences Po Law School (Paris, France)
Master Careers in the Law and Judiciary, Sciences Po Law School (Paris, France)
Master in Economic Law, Sciences Po Law School (Paris, France)
Master in Law and Finance, Sciences Po Law School and School of Management and Innovation (Paris, France)
Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) (7)
Master in Environmental Policy, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (Paris, France)
Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (Paris, France)
Master in International Development, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (Paris, France)
Master in International Economic Policy, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (Paris, France)
Master in International Energy, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (Paris, France)
Master in International Governance and Diplomacy, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (Paris, France)
Master in International Management and Sustainability, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (Paris, France)
Master in International Security, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (Paris, France)
One-year Master in Advanced Global Studies, Sciences Po School of International Affairs (Paris, France)
School of Journalism (7)
Master in Journalism and International Affairs, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs / Journalism School (Paris, France)
Master in Journalism, Sciences Po Journalism School (Paris, France)
School of Management and Innovation (7)
Master in Communications, Media and Creative Industries, Sciences Po School of Management and Innovation (Paris, France)
Master in Finance and Strategy, Sciences Po School of Management and Innovation (Paris, France)
Master in Innovation and Digital Transformation, Sciences Po School of Management and Innovation (Paris, France)
Master in Marketing and Society, Sciences Po School of Management and Innovation (Paris, France)
Master in Marketing: New Luxury & Art de Vivre, Sciences Po School of Management and Innovation (Paris, France)
Master of Organisations and Human Resources Management, Sciences Po School of Management and Innovation (Paris, France)
one-year Master’s programme in Corporate Strategy, Sciences Po School of Management and Innovation (Paris, France)
School of Public Affairs (7)
Master in European Affairs, Sciences Po School of Public Affairs (Paris, France)
Master in Public Policy, Sciences Po School of Public Affairs (Paris, France)
One-Year Master in Public Affairs, Sciences Po School of Public Affairs (Paris, France)
School of Research (Master's degrees) (7)
Master in History, Sciences Po School of Research (Paris, France)
Master in Political Science, Sciences Po School of Research (Paris, France)
Master in Sociology, Sciences Po School of Research (Paris, France)
Masters in Economics, Sciences Po School of Research (Paris, France)
Urban School (7)
Master Governing Ecological Transitions in European Cities, Sciences Po Urban School (Paris, France)
Master Governing the large metropolis, Sciences Po Urban School (Paris, France)
Master in Regional and Urban Strategy, Sciences Po Urban School (Paris, France)
Master in Urban Planning, Sciences Po Urban School (Paris, France)
School of Research (PhD degrees) (1)
Doctorate in Economics, Sciences Po School of Research (Paris, France)
Doctorate in History, Sciences Po School of Research (Paris, France)
Doctorate in Law, Sciences Po School of Research (Paris, France)
Doctorate in Political Science, Sciences Po School of Research (Paris, France)
Doctorate in Sociology, Sciences Po School of Research (Paris, France)
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