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Sciences Po

Location

Sciences Po campus in Paris, Paris France

Ranking

# =367QS World University Rankings

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54Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes

International

40 % International students

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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.


Available programmes

University information

Master

6.5+

13,794
47%
53%
5,506
49%
51%
1,976
78%
22%

Cost of Living

Accommodation
$8,870
Food
$4,660
Transport
$1,090
Utilities
$3,230

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

Rankings & Ratings

Sciences Po is one of the top Public universities in Paris, France. It is ranked #=367 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #=222
  • 2016
    #223
  • 2017
    #220
  • 2018
    #220
  • 2019
    #=221
  • 2020
    #242
  • 2021
    #242
  • 2022
    #=261
  • 2023
    #259
  • 2024
    #=319
  • 2025
    #=350
  • 2026
    #=367

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #=222
  • 2016
    #223
  • 2017
    #220
  • 2018
    #220
  • 2019
    #=221
  • 2020
    #242
  • 2021
    #242
  • 2022
    #=261
  • 2023
    #259
  • 2024
    #=319
  • 2025
    #=350
  • 2026
    #=367

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Tuition fees depend on each student family's fiscal residence and financial resources. To find out about tuitions at Sciences Po, download our tuition fees and scholarships guide.
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.
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.
To learn more about Sciences Po's training programmes, download our Undergraduate College or Graduate Schools brochures, and stay in touch!
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