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Admission to a PhD

Candidates who already hold a Master's degree or equivalent and who wish to enter a PhD programme at thesis level, regardless of their previous studies (international or French), should apply directly online . The doctoral programme must be chosen carefully: only one application per year is possible, all doctoral programmes combined. If your second year of Master is currently ongoing, you may still apply pending your final results. 

Degree requirements

• Criteria for the application evaluation

Application

Financing studies, co-supervised thesis, joint thesis, doctoral programmes in economics, history*, political science and sociology**.

Applications starting 11 October 2023

To be eligible for assessment, your application must be  complete and submitted before:

• 10 January 2024 at 11:59pm (Paris time),   for an admission result mid-March 2024
• 17 May 2024 at 11:59pm (Paris time),   for an admission result mid-July 2024

Auditions for applicants may be organised  on 18 June 2024 for the Doctoral programme in History (*) Possible sociology doctorate auditions on 26 June 2024 (**).

Doctoral programme in Law

Only one admission session this year for the Doctoral programme in  Law (*)

• 12 March 2024 at 11:59pm (Paris time) for an admission result from mid-April 2024

(*) This year, there will be only ONE admission session for the Law doctoral programme with results communicated from mid-April 2024. Contact: Professor Vincent Forray , Head of doctoral studies in Law

The PhD application is open to students with a Research Master's degree , a postgraduate degree (Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies - DEA) or an equivalent degree (bac +5).  There must be a match between the candidate's graduate studies and the discipline of the requested doctoral programme. 

For the record, the IEP awards PhDs in Economics , History , Law , Political Science and Sociology .   For candidates who do not have the required degrees to be directly admitted into the First thesis year, see admissions into Master’s programmes offered by the School of Research.

In Sociology only,  the PhD application can only be reviewed if the thesis supervisor has provided you with a preliminary letter of consent and if a   research unit Director has provided you with a preliminary letter of consent. In Economics, Law and Political science , no preliminary letter of consent is requested. In History , the name of the potential research supervisor must be indicated (in the “Personal statement” tab), no preliminary letter of consent is requested.

The candidate must identify a host research laboratory . See the list of Sciences Po's research units and affiliated researchers.

Sciences Po's Graduate School is careful to limit PhD admissions to students whose thesis proposal is likely to succeed. It is therefore important that the candidate have a developed vision of his/her thesis subject and the implications of this choice for his/her research and career plans.  The thesis topic might change during the first months of the PhD programme, but it is important that the candidate formulate in the most precise and coherent way possible the key elements to evaluating his/her research project. 

Criteria for the Application Evaluation

Several criteria are taken into account for the selection of candidates applying for a doctorate: 

• The selection of the research problem must be supported by previous work. 
• A presentation of the chosen methodology to address the given problem.
• An evaluation of the feasibility of the planned research from both a scientific and practical perspective.  Some topics require access to areas or data that are not easily accessible. 
• The candidate must also indicate his/her availability to produce a thesis.  This is particularly important for employed candidates.  (1)(See the section "Financing of studies" below).
• The financing of studies (See the section "Financing of studies" below).
• Finally, it is important that the candidate be able to explain his/her project in relation to his/her academic and/or professional background . The academic record should preferably be consistent and coherent. In all cases the requisite academic track record must be very good. Moreover, for employed candidates, the professional career must be explained and related to the thesis project: how might the candidate's professional experience tie into the thesis project?  Is the thesis part of a professional development plan?

The application must be submitted  exclusively online , according to the Admissions calendar.

Documents for your application may be uploaded in French or in English  (CAUTION: only png, jpeg, jpg or pdf formats are accepted):

For all doctoral programs:

• Two academic recommendations (an optional professional recommendation may be added)
• Proof of identity
• Cover letter (to be typed directly in the dedicated field on the Admissions platform, not added as attachment) 
• Thesis project ( PDF or Word format, 5,000 words maximum, i.e. about ten pages, excluding bibliographic references)
• Thesis project synopsis (two pages, PDF or Word format)
• Copy of last completed academic degree (Master or equivalent)
• Master transcripts ( the documents must be attached in the original language, along with an official or informal translation in English or French if necessary. Please add a sworn statement of compliance if the translation is yours)
• If obtained, official proof of doctoral funding obtention (see the  "Financing of studies" section below).

PLEASE NOTE : no supporting document  will be accepted after the evaluation process has begun. Please make sure that your application is complete before submitting it. For candidates currently in the process of obtaining the requested diploma, please attach all the transcripts available at the time of your application.  Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

Additional information for the following doctoral programmes

• If you have a potential supervisor in mind, please indicate his/her name after your Thesis project title in your online space
• Indicate at least one potential Thesis supervisor from Sciences Po’s Center for History in the “Personal statement” tab.
• The Thesis project mustn’t exceed 3,000 words excluding bibliography, that shouldn’t exceed 20-25 titles
• A grade of 16/20 or equivalent is required for the Master Thesis

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• A signed letter from a thesis supervisor authorised to supervise research, indicating that he/she accepts to supervise your thesis ; 
• A letter from the laboratory Director indicating that he/she accepts to host you in the laboratory (contact the laboratory Director) ;
• A grade of 16/20 (if graded) is required for the Master Thesis.

The result of the language test is optional.

• Economics: English C2, French
• History: French B2
• Law: English C2, French
• Political Science (Compared politics, International Relations, Political Theory) : French B2
• Sociology: French B2

CAUTION:  "Required languages" is a mandatory field in our application file; i f you do not have a CECR test result or self-assessment to upload, please select "two years of study in the language" by default.

The €100 application fee is not refundable.   We do not offer fee waivers, unless you have a refugee status or are a recipient of a CROUS scholarship. In that case, please contact the Admissions Department to inform them, and attach the official proof of your current situation to your file.  Please note: Paying the application fee does not mean that your application form has been submitted. Make sure to submit your application form within the deadline by clicking on the “Submit“ button.  If you are unable to pay by credit card, please contact the Admissions Department to obtain our bank details. Your payment will be validated on receipt of a copy of the proof of transfer. 

Do not wait until the last day to submit your application. To be assessed, your application must be complete and submitted before the deadline of the programme you are applying to.  Deadlines always refer to Paris time (23:59pm).    Please note:

• As our platform does not automatically invalidate incomplete files, it is your responsibility to submit an application that includes all required documents (including references).
• Once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to bring any change, please be very careful. 

Applicants may be contacted for an interview as part of the admission procedure.

In accordance with the decree of 25 May 2016 setting the national training framework and the procedures leading to the issuing of the national doctoral degree, the financial preconditions must be met to ensure the orderly conduct of the research work and preparation of the thesis. Doctoral funding is therefore necessary to engage in a doctoral thesis.  The doctorate is full-time at Sciences Po (except in the particular case of full-time employees who work on a research subject directly related to their job and have obtained the employer's agreement to have the necessary time to carry out their research) and the funding must meet the following criteria :

• a duration of at least three years;
• a net monthly amount akin to that of the doctoral contrat in force ;
• the obligations attached to the financing must not represent more than one day per week (with the exception of CIFRE, where the obligations must be assessed on a case-by-case basis);
• the funding organisation must respect the academic freedom of the doctoral student regarding the content of his research and the composition of the defense jury;
• funding must not come from personal resources but from public or private organisations (foundations, associations, companies, public authorities, international organisations, local authorities or others to be validated beforehand by the doctoral school) offering doctoral funding.

For more information on funding opportunities, see the section on Funding .

For all students entering the PhD programme, the annual fee for 2022/2023 is 380 euros, irrespective of tax residency.

In addition to receiving guidance from their thesis supervisor, some PhD students receive assistance from another Professor or Researcher who may be based in a different institution. 

The role of this co-supervisor must be formalised through a co-supervised thesis agreement established :

•  between the PhD student's institution and the co-supervisor if the co-supervisor works at a different institution,  or 
• between the supervisor and co-supervisor if both work at IEP Paris. At Sciences Po the co-supervision is formalised through an exchange of letters.

The PhD student will obtain a PhD from his/her home institution. The co-supervisors commit to following the PhD student's work and to sit on the thesis examining committee.  The thesis will explicitly state it was co-supervised and include the names and titles of the co-supervisors on the thesis cover page. 

The Administrative Officer of the program must be informed of the co-supervised for validation.

The joint thesis involves guidance from two supervisors : a professor at IEP Paris and a professor from a foreign institution.   It allows the issuance of two PhD degree, or of a joint degree where applicable.   In France, joint theses are governed by the amended decree of 6 January 2005 on international joint theses (PDF, 45Ko)   At Sciences Po, joint theses may only be permitted if:

• The student has already been admitted to Sciences Po
• The two thesis supervisors approached have conferred and provided their consent in writing.

Joint theses require the establishment of an agreement signed by all the partners (individuals and institutions). The three-year agreement must cover, among other things, the terms of registration, tuition, and the defence.  It must be established in the first thesis year: see the section below on administrative procedures .

A joint thesis only makes sense and is only possible if the research project is shared by two institutions. In cases where this condition cannot be met, the student might consider a co-supervision , which also provides guidance from two supervisors, but does not allow the issuance of a dual degree.  A joint thesis allows the student to: 

• have access to greater resources (documentary resources, networks)
• pursue international career opportunities.  
• Have access to, joint thesis scholarships covering the costs of joint theses (student's residence and defence fees)  

Disadvantages

Joint theses may be difficult if the thesis supervisors have divergent views on the PhD student's work, or if the institutions' rules are too far apart.

In this case, the student might consider a co-supervision, which also provides guidance from two supervisors, but does not allow the issuance of a dual degree.

Administrative procedures

Even if the student is already enrolled in a foreign university, he/she must also be admitted to Sciences Po's at the thesis level.

Upon admission, the student must submit his/her joint project to the administration (administrative manager).

The agreement must include the following information :

• The university of primary enrolment
• Terms of tuition payment
• Terms of the defence
• Terms of sharing the defence fees

Once the agreement is signed, all parties will receive a copy.

If any breach of agreement should arise, management should be contacted. 

Tuition fees will be paid in accordance with agreement.  However, until the agreement is signed, the student is liable for the tuition at both institutions.

The organisation of the defence is framed by the agreement. 

• For the presentation of the thesis, certain specific rules must be observed. See "Presentation Norms" on the page "Defence"
• For more on submitting a thesis in a foreign language, see the "Defence" page.
• Some foreign universities require a pre-defence.  Inquire with the relevant academic authorities.

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Sciences Po: a world class university

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 is ranked 2nd worldwide for Politics (QS, 2024). Sciences Po provides students with a truly international environment. Our student community comprises 15,000 students – half are international, coming from 150 countries.

To learn more about Sciences Po's training programmes,  download our Undergraduate College or Graduate Schools brochures , and stay in touch!

The Bachelor of Arts at Sciences Po

A multidisciplinary education in the humanities and social sciences, 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 minors 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 year abroad. They have the choice between a full year of study exchange at one of Sciences Po's 480 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.

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 international  dual Bachelor’s degrees with ten 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 specialities 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 LUISS University (Rome, Italy)
• 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.

Sciences Po Graduate Schools

• Sciences Po School of Management & Impact
• Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA)
• Sciences Po School of Public Affairs
• Sciences Po Law School
• Sciences Po Urban School
• Sciences Po School of Research
• Sciences Po School of Journalism

Our goal is to open minds and develop critical thinking

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• 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.

Social Sciences and Management (1)

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To learn more about Sciences Po's graduate training programmes, download our Graduate Schools brochure , and stay in touch!

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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 .

Living in France

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 2022. With nearly 400,000 international students from five continents in 2022, France is among the top host countries in the world. 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

• 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 minor: Le Havre Campus

• Focus on Asia and its relations with Europe and the world
• Programme taught in English
• Foreign language study in Chinese, Korean and Japanese
• Dual Bachelor’s degrees with Columbia University, Keio University, LUISS University, National University of Singapore, University of California Berkeley, University of Hong Kong, and University of Sydney

Undergraduate multidisciplinary Programme + Graduate studies: Paris Campus

• General programme
• Programme taught in French, with courses in English
• Dual Bachelor's degrees with University College London, LUISS University, Université, Paris 1, Sorbonne Université, l'Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris and the, University of Paris (Bachelor of Arts  and Sciences) 

Undergraduate  Latin America and the Caribbean minor: Poitiers Campus

• Focus on Latin America and the Caribbean
• Programme taught in French, with courses in English, Spanish and Portuguese
• Foreign language study in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French as a foreign language
• Dual Bachelor’s degree with University College London, LUISS University 

Undergraduate  North America minor: Reims Campus

• Focus on North America
• 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, LUISS University, University of Sydney, and University of Reims ChampagneArdenne (Bachelor of Arts and Sciences)

Undergraduate  Africa minor: Reims Campus

• Focus on Africa
• 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, LUISS University, and University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (Bachelor of Arts and Sciences)

European Union, Franco-German partnership minor: Nancy Campus

• Focus on the European Union, specifically on the relationship between France and Germany
• Programme taught in French, with courses in English and German
• Foreign language study in French, German, English, Spanish, Russian and Swedish
• Dual Bachelor’s degrees with Freie Universität Berlin, LUISS University and University College London

Undergraduate  European Union, Central and Eastern Europe minor: Dijon Campus

• Focus on the European Union, its borders and neighbouring states
• 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 and LUISS University.

Undergraduate  Middle Eastern and Mediterranean minor: Menton Campus

• Focus on the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Gulf states
• Programme taught in English or in French
• 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, University of Sydney and LUISS University 

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 Services Office  offers:

• 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.

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 Anglea Merkel, former German Chancellor, Edouard Philippe, former Prime Minister of France, Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, former President of the United Nations General Assembly, Ban Ki-Moon, former Secretary General 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.

Sciences Po graduates are highly sought after by employers in both the private and public sectors . Common professions for Sciences Po graduates include:

• Audit and Consulting: 19% of graduates
• Public Administration, Public Sector: 17% of graduates
• International Organisations: 8% of graduates
• Banking, Finance: 8% of graduates
• NGOs, Associations: 6% of graduates

Key figures (2023 Graduate Employability Survey) 

• 9 in 10 graduates who decided to enter the workforce are now in employment (just like last year).
• 87% of these found their first job within six months of graduating.
• 35% are working outside of France.
• The average gross annual salary (excluding bonuses) has risen to €42K (compared to €40K for the Class of 2020). Outside of France the gross annual salary (excluding bonuses) is €45K.
• 84% of young graduates that were surveyed and who are working said they are satisfied or very satisfied with their job.

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,
• Michèle Cotta, journalist,
• Marcel Proust, novelist,
• Christian Dior, fashion designer, etc.

Tuition fee and scholarships

• Scholarships

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 #=350 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

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