Studying in France: Spotlight on Sciences Po
From A Star Future’s Newsletter
Sciences Po is France’s leading university in the social sciences and the 2014 QS World University Rankings ranked Sciences Po 13th in the world for Politics & International Studies. Since 1872, Sciences Po has educated decision-makers in the public and private sectors.
Sciences Po offers a multidisciplinary, multilingual and outward looking education. In order to provide a comprehensive curriculum, Sciences Po places great emphasis on fundamental academic courses (law, economics, history, political science, and sociology), professional training and extra-curricular activities.
Following completion of their degree, Sciences Po graduates possess unique profiles, which are highly sought by leading recruiters. 80% of Sciences Po graduates are hired within six months of graduation and 39% start their career abroad.
Sciences Po has six campuses outside Paris, each with a unique cultural identity. Located in Dijon, Menton, Nancy, Poitiers, Reims and Le Havre, they reflect the desire to further increase the diversity of the student body as well as academic programmes and languages. Sciences Po hosts 13,000 students and half are international, coming from 150 countries.
At the undergraduate level, Sciences Po offers a three-year undergraduate degree that includes a compulsory year abroad at one of their 410 partner universities.
English-taught Sciences Po Undergraduate Programmes
At the undergraduate level, Sciences Po offers a three-year undergraduate degree that includes a compulsory year abroad at one of their 410 partner universities.
Europe – North American programme
Central – Eastern European programme
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean programme
Europe – Latin America programme
There is no requirement to speak French to enrol in these programmes: students can take intensive French language courses during their studies at Sciences Po, and become multilingual.
Tuition Fees
Students whose tax residence is in the European Economic Area pay fees according to a sliding scale, from €0 to €9,940/year for the undergraduate programmes depending on total declared family income and size of the household.
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