SCIENCES PO AT A GLANCE
Founded in 1872
QS rank 5th in political science
and international relations
13,000 students
46% international students
coming from 150 countries
30% of students receive financial
aid
410 partner universities in the
world
34 dual degree programmes
25 foreign languages taught
10 research units
35% of Sciences Po budget
dedicated to research
More than 5,000 instructors with
backgrounds in academia,
business or public
administration
2
DUAL BACHELOR DEGREES
3Year undergraduate degree
Columbia University - New York City
2 years in France & 1 year abroad
University of British Columbia - Vancouver
UC Berkeley - San Francisco
8
World Region Focuses
University College London
University of Sydney
25Languages taught
▪ English and French are languages
of instructions
▪ Opportunity to learn Korean, Hungarian,
Chinese, Hindi, Russian, Portuguese, etc.
National University of Singapore
Hong Kong University
Freie Universität – Berlin
Keio University - Tokyo
Reims Campus
Europe-Africa Relations
Le Havre Campus
Europe-Asia Relations*
Europe-North America
Relations*
ParisCampus
Graduate Study Programmes
Dijon Campus
Central and Eastern European
Relations
Poitiers Campus
Europe-Latin America
Relations
Nancy Campus
European Franco-German
Relations
Menton Campus
Europe Middle East Relations*
* Programmes taught in English with
intensive French language study
2Semesters beyond
Objectives
Sciences Po and France
Academic Exchange in one of
410Partner Universities
Internship
Personal Project
Complement education and
knowledge of studied world regions
Master language studied during the
first two years at Sciences Po
Discover new activities andnew
academic pursuits
SCIENCES PO PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
7Graduate Schools - 30+ Master Programmes in French &English
Paris School of International Affairs
School of Communication
LawSchool
School of Journalism
Doctoral School
Urban School
School of Public Affairs
Economic & Corporate Affairs
Dual Master’s Degrees with
16 partner universities
3 Dual PhDs with Columbia, Northwestern and the Max Planck Institute
MASTER’S DEGREES
Economics and business*
Siences Po School of Communication
Communications*
Marketing and Market Research
Financial regulation and Risk Management*
Sciences Po School of Journalism
Journalism and Economics*
Journalism
European Affairs*
Finance and Stategy
Human Resources Management
Sciences Po Law School
Economic Law*
Judicial and Legal Careers
Sciences Po School of International Affairs
(PSIA)
Development Practices*
Environmental Policies*
Human Rights and Humanitarian Action*
International Development*
International Economic Policy*
International Energy*
International Public Management*
International Security*
Journalism and International Affairs*
Sciences Po School of Public Affairs
Digital, New Technology and Public Policy*
Economics and Public Policy*
European Economics and Governance*
Energy, Resources and Sustainability*
Cultural Policy and Management*
Global Health*
Social Policy and Social Change*
Management and Public Affairs*
Sciences Po School of Journalism
Journalism and Economics*
Journalism
Sciences Po Urban School
Governing the Large Metropolis*
Regional and Urban Strategies
Urban Planning
* Programme in English with no prior study of French required
8
DUAL MASTER’S DEGREES
Bocconi University
Columbia University
Freie Universitat Berlin
Fudan University
Fundacao Getulio Vargas
Hertie School of Governance
Berlin
Keio University
London School of Economics
MGIMO
National University of Singapore
Peking University
Saint Gallen University
Stockholm School of Economics
University of Pennsylvania
University of Tokyo
9
ONE YEAR MASTERS
Discover our 5 programmes for young professionals
Master in Public Affairs
Specialisations in Cultural Policy, New Technology & Public Policy, Economic
& Regulatory Policy, Energy & Sustainability, Health, Management of Public
Affairs, Social Policy
Master in Advanced Global Studies
Specialisations in International Security, International Public Management,
International Economic Policy, Development Practice, Human Rights & Humanitarian
Action, Environmental Policy, International Energy
Master in Corporate Strategy
Master in Private Banking and Wealth Management
Master in Financial Regulation and Risk Management
10
DOCTORAL
DOCTORALPROGRAMMES
PROGRAMMES
Five year integrated programmes, starting with a two year Masters degree
and followed by three additional years for the doctoral dissertation
Ph.D programmes in:
 Economics
 History
 Law
 Political Science
 Sociology
 Discipline Plus in International Relations
39%are recruited prior to graduation
80% find a job within 6 months following graduation
Sciences Po graduates
in the international job market
Common professions include:
Consulting
Marketing and Communication
Financial Services
International Relations and Security
39%Graduates start careers outside France
140Student associations:politics, philanthropy, artsandsports
40 Sports available
Eventswith Kofi Annan, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Condoleeza Rice,
Joseph Stiglitz, Mario Draghi and Sheryl Sandberg, amongst others
Among Sciences Po Alumni :
French Presidents : François Hollande, Jacques Chirac, François
Mitterrand, Georges Pompidou•
Chandrika
Kumaratunga
former
President of Sri
Lanka
Headsof International Organisations•
Boutros Boutros-Ghali (former United Nations SecretaryGeneral)•
Jean-Claude Trichet (former President of the European Central
Bank)•
Pascal Lamy (General Director of the World Trade Organization)•
Christine Lagarde (ManagingDirector of the International Monetary
Fund)•
And manyothers:
Derek Bok (Former President of Harvard University), Christian Dior
(Fashion designer), Marcel Proust (Writer),
Boutros BoutrosGhali
former UN
Secretary General
Steps for International
Undergraduate & Graduate Applicants
1 - Create your account - sciencespo.fr/admissions
2 - Choose the programme you wish to apply for
3 - Submit your application and supporting materials - reference letters, transcripts, personal statement
4 - Review by Admissions Committee
Short Listed Undergraduate Applicants
Graduate Applicants
5- Prepare for the Sciences Po Interview
Prep of a 2-page press article (30 min)
Applicant presentation (10 min)
Q & A (20 min)
5- Admissions decision based on
application file within two months of
application
Ideal applicants demonstrate Knowledge of contemporary issues
Effective presentation techniques
Capacity to articulate opinions
6 - Admissions decision within one month of
interview
Rolling admissions for international applicants - Check the Calendar!
End of October 2015 - Online Application System Opens
March 15th 2016 - Deadline for graduate Applications
Deadline for Dual Degrees
Each programme has its own deadline
2015-16 Annual Tuitions Fees
Undergraduate - up to €10,040
Graduate- up to €13,820
Financial Aid
Boutmy Scholarships (non-EU) and CROUS (EU) Scholarships
Partnerships with Local Loan & Scholarship Authorities
Benefits for all Students in France
Monthly Housing Stipend (approx. €100)
Basic Healthcare Coverage upon Registration (€230)
Regular discounts
Books, Tech Equipment, Transportation, Museums, Cinemas, etc.