The Summer School programmes provide high school students, university students, graduates and professionals with an engaging learning experience and a unique opportunity to discover Sciences Po over the summer on our Paris campus or online!

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THE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES: THE SOCIAL SCIENCES TRACK, THE FRENCH LANGUAGE TRACK, OR A COMBINATION!

Participants in the University Programmes can:

• Study Sciences Po’s key disciplines, such as international relations, political science, or economics, in the Social Sciences Track
• Immerse themselves in language courses in the French Language Track
• Combine the study of both fields and opt for an optional elective course to go further

Both academic tracks are offered during the June and July sessions. For each session, students pick one core course from either academic track.

New this year: The Intensive Policy Lab!
The Summer School is offering a brand-new Intensive Policy Lab, which offers students the opportunity to explore global issues through collaborative learning and creative problem-solving.

Dates

• June session: June 2nd - June 25th, 2026
• July session: June 30th - July 24th, 2026
• Policy Lab: July 6th - July 17th, 2026

Eligibility

The University Programmes are open to university students, graduates and professionals, as well as students in their final year of secondary school who will enrol in university in Fall 2026. Learn more about the eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

Admissions for the 2026 Summer School will open on January 7th!

Applying to the University Programmes requires the successful completion of a selective application process; candidates must submit an application via the online application platform, which will be reviewed by an admissions jury. Learn more about the application process.

THE PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMMES: A PROGRAMME ON-CAMPUS AND A PROGRAMME ONLINE!

Participants in the Pre-College Programmes can:

• Undertake challenging coursework in the social sciences, taught in English
• Study on the Reims campus with our On-Campus Programme
• Study from anywhere in the world with our Online Programme: “World Climate Negotiations Bootcamp”
• Discover university studies whilst learning Sciences Po methodology

Dates

• On-Campus Programme: July 4th - July 21st, 2026
• Online Programme: June 29th - July 9th, 2026

Eligibility

The UPre-College Programmes are open to students currently enrolled in secondary school, and who will still be enrolled in secondary school in Fall 2026. Please note that candidates for the on campus programme must be under 18 years old at the time of the programme. Learn more about the eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

Admissions for the 2026 Summer School will open on January 7th!

Applying to the Pre-College Programmes requires the successful completion of a selective application process; candidates must submit an application via the online application platform, which will be reviewed by an admissions jury. Learn more about the application process.

BECOME PART OF SCIENCES PO'S INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

Summer School students are part of an international community, representing over 65 nationalities and a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds. Here’s what some of them had to say about the University Programme:

The Summer School is a great opportunity for you to discover your goals and talents as you interact with great students from all over the world.” – Eric, Uganda

"My professor really takes the time to work with every student. He makes every lesson relevant to the different countries the students are from. We obviously have a lot of diversity so that makes it extremely interesting and engaging. ” – Amelie, Australia

It was a unique opportunity to study political science in the beautiful city of Paris. The diversity of students in my class and the wide range of nationalities gave us broader perspectives in finding worldwide solutions to problems.” – Tom, Netherlands

The Summer School has connected me to professionals, experts, and students who have enriched class conversations with their diverse personal and educational backgrounds." – Lily, USA