Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po)
Description
The Paris Institute of Political Studies, also known as Sciences Po, is a prestigious university located in Paris, France. It is a grand établissement, which is a status given to elite higher education institutions in France with selective admissions and a focus on research.
Sciences Po is well-known for its programs in social sciences and humanities, particularly political science, economics, history, and law. It’s a great choice for American students interested in studying abroad in an international environment and for a career in international relations, politics, or government.
Here’s a short description for American students considering Sciences Po:
- Academics: Sciences Po offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs taught in both French and English. American students can choose from a wide range of courses in social sciences and humanities, with a strong focus on international affairs.
- International Focus: Sciences Po has a strong international focus and a diverse student body. The university has campuses in several other French cities and exchange programs with universities worldwide.
- Location: Paris is a vibrant and international city with a rich history and culture. Living and studying in Paris will be an enriching experience for American students.
Here are some of the things to consider when applying to Sciences Po:
- Admissions: Admissions to Sciences Po are competitive. American students will need to have a strong academic record and good standardized test scores (SAT or ACT).
- Language: While some programs are offered in English, proficiency in French is recommended for a richer academic experience.
- Cost: The tuition fees at Sciences Po are higher than those at public universities in France. However, there are financial aid options available for international students.
Student Life
All campuses have student associations in charge of social aspects of student life (at school and in town), arts and culture, and sports. Depending on the campus, other groups include Model UN, debate, community service, film club, humanitarian, sailing, music club, theater clubs, movie clubs, choral groups, dance clubs, rotary club, UNICEF, student newspaper, animal rights group, and environmental clubs.
Housing
The Reims campus offers residence hall accommodation from 131-208 euros per month. An apartment in town generally costs 230–500 euros per month. For a limited number of first-year students, the Menton campus offers housing at a cost of 200–380 euros per month. A studio apartment costs between 450 and 600 euros per month. The Le Havre campus offers student housing for 300–400 euros per month.
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Scholarship & Funding
Merit based tuition grants of 3000 euros, 5000 euros, and 7300 euros per year are available.
Notes
Science Po has an incredible reputation both in France and internationally. I visited the campus in Le Havre and was very impressed by its state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. The campuses are small; both Le Havre and Menton have 120 students each year, and the third-year students are abroad. The Reims student body is larger, with 250 students per year. Also of note is that students have direct enrollment (automatic acceptance) into the internationally renowned master's program after successful completion of the bachelor's program.SciencesPo also offers double degree programs with Columbia, Berkley, the University of British Columbia, the National University of Singapore, Hong Kong University, the University of Sydney, and Keio University. There is a different application process for the double degree program, which is a four-year program (2 years at Sciences Po and 2 at the other university). Graduates receive two separate bachelor's degrees when they participate in this program.
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