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Sciences Po two-years master’s programmes admissions (international graduate procedure): deadlines
Submit a complete application form
To be assessed, your application must be complete and submitted before:
- the deadline for the programme you are applying for (11.59pm, Paris time) ; or
- the earliest deadline, if you apply for two programmes with different deadlines (11.59pm, Paris time) ; or
- the deadline for the scholarship you are applying for (11.59pm, Paris time) regardless of the deadline of the requested programme(s).
BEWARE:
Before submitting your application, please make sure it is complete (references included). Otherwise, your application will not be reviewed. You will be able to apply again next year.
Deadlines
The online applications for the 2026 intake will open at the end of September.
Closing date (except for dual degrees and masters of the Journalism school): 22 February 2026 (11.59pm, Paris time).
A specific deadline applies for the masters of the Journalism school (Master in Joint journalism and International affairs and Master in journalism) : to be confirmed (11.59pm, Paris time).
Admission decisions
For all master's programmes (except masters of the Journalism school).
You will receive our decision before:
- 18 December 2025, if you submit your application before 19 October 2025
- 19 February 2026, if you submit your application between 20 October 2025 and 30 November 2025
- 2 April 2026, if you submit your application between 1 December 2025 and 4 January 2026
- 23 April 2026, if you submit your application between 5 January 2026 and 1 February 2026
- 4 June 2026, if you submit your application between 2 February 2026 and 22 February 2026
For the Joint Master in journalism and international affairs and Master in journalism, decisions will be released by : to be confirmed.
Please note: all deadlines always refer to Paris time (11.59pm).
Remember: Before submitting your application, please make sure that it is complete for each of your choices. Otherwise, your application may not be processed.
The online applications for the 2026 intake will open at the end of September.
Check the deadlines and the specific prerequisites by programme.
Please note:
- If you are applying for both a dual degree and a regular master's programme, you must consider the earliest deadline as your overall application deadline.
- If you are applying for a Boutmy, Eiffel or Mastercard scholarship, you must submit your application before the deadline of the scholarship, regardless of the selected programme.
Candidates are notified as to the outcome of their application two to three months after the application deadline of the selected dual degree programme.
Check the deadlines for other scholarships and financial aids.
Please note: When applying for a scholarship, your full application form must be submitted by the scholarship deadline and include all requested documents.
Useful tips
- Do not wait until the very last day to submit your application. Admission decisions are announced on a rolling basis, so the earlier you submit your application, the sooner you will be notified of Sciences Po's decision (except for dual degrees and for the Masters of the Journalism school : joint Master of Journalism and International Affairs and Master in journalism.)
- Anticipate: Before you start your application, make sure to gather all the information required, for example: request official documents, choose and contact your referees, take your language tests and check your visa status.
