Question: 
How many times may I apply through the international undergraduate admission path?
Réponse: 

You may only apply once through this path, either in the year of your high school graduation, or during the following year.

Question: 
I have obtained a French baccalauréat in France with an International or European specialisation. Am I eligible to apply through the international undergraduate admission path?
Réponse: 

No, you are not. If you got your French baccalauréat in France, you must apply as a French high school student through the Parcoursup platform, regardless of your specialisation.

Question: 
I have obtained a French baccalauréat abroad. Am I eligible to apply through the international undergraduate admission path?
Réponse: 

No, you are not. Applicants who obtain a French baccalauréat in a French high school abroad must open and submit their application through the Parcoursup platform. 

Question: 
I hold both a French baccalauréat and a foreign secondary school diploma. Am I eligible to apply through the international undergraduate admission path?
Réponse: 

No, in this case, you are not eligible to apply through the International undergraduate admission path and must apply through the national platform Parcoursup.

Question: 
I hold an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, should I sit for the SAT tests in order to apply for undergraduate studies at Sciences Po?
Réponse: 

No, you do not have to sit for the SAT/ACT test if you hold an IB diploma.

Undergraduate international admissions: required documents

 

Question: 
I have been admitted. What steps do I need to take in order to finalise my registration?
Réponse: 

The admission offer includes your student ID and a temporary password that enable you to sign in your online student account and accept the offer. Check the Student website to find out about the first steps (online student account, registrations, courses selection, calendars, and everything you need to know for your enrolment at Sciences Po).

Question: 
Does my nationality determine the admission pathway through which I should apply?
Réponse: 

No. It is the nationality of your undergraduate diploma that will be taken into account.

Find more about your eligibility. 

Question: 
I am an applicant with a European refugee status, is there a specific procedure for applying?
Réponse: 

There is no specific procedure for applicants with refugee status. You are therefore invited to submit your application online.

However, applicants who are able to justify their refugee status with official supporting documents will, upon verification, benefit from an exemption from application fees.

You may be interested in our “Professional certificate for young refugees” program which aims to improve the employability of participants by acquiring skills adapted to the world of work.

 

Question: 
My application to the Boutmy scholarship was placed on a waiting list. When can I expect to receive a decision?
Réponse: 

Candidates on a waiting list will receive a final decision by late July at the latest.

Question: 
I applied to the Boutmy scholarship in my application file. When can I expect to receive a decision?
Réponse: 

The Boutmy committees take place several times during the year. You will hear whether your have been awarded a scholarship by mid June at the latest.

Question: 
I will be graduating at the end of the year (October, November, December), therefore I will obtain my degree at the end of 2022. Am I eligible to apply or do I need to request a dispensation?
Réponse: 

Applicants from the Southern hemisphere who will be graduating towards the end of the year are not required to ask for a derogation and are directly eligible to the 2023 international admission pathway. 

Question: 
I have applied for a dispensation, should I submit my application while I wait for the decision?
Réponse: 

No, we strongly recommend you not to submit your application before obtaining a positive answer to your dispensation request. If your request is denied, no refund of the application fees will be made. 

Question: 
I will be obtaining a binational diploma (Esabac in Italy), am I eligible to apply through the international pathway?
Réponse: 

Yes, if you are preparing a binational diploma (Abibac, Bachibac or Esabac) in a foreign high school, you are eligible to the international pathway. However, if you are preparing a binational diploma in a French high school, you must apply through Parcoursup.

Question: 
Does my referee have to fill the online form, or can he/she write a letter or email?
Réponse: 

We do not accept references written on plain paper or sent by e-mail. 

In the interests of fairness, we encourage referees to complete the online form. However, if your referee is unable to use the online form, and only in this exceptional case, he or she should contact us to request the Word version of this form.

The completed form should then be returned to us directly, in a confidential manner and from the referee’s professional address, through our contact form.

Question: 
May I view the letters provided by my referees?
Réponse: 

No, applicants cannot view the reference letters. They are strictly confidential and will only be read by those responsible for assessing your application.

Question: 
Do all applicants sit for an interview?
Réponse: 

No. In order to sit for the interview, which is the fourth and final step of the admission process, applicants must have obtained a grade equal to, or higher than, the minimal grade set by Sciences Po every year.

Question: 
When will my interview take place?
Réponse: 

Remote interviews generally take place 3 to 4 weeks after the application deadline. 

Question: 
Is there a waiting list?
Réponse: 

No, there is no waiting list.

 

Question: 
Should I provide a language proficiency test with my application?
Réponse: 

No proof of language proficiency is required at the time of application, but you must ensure that your level allows you to apply to the programmes you are interested in and, should you be admitted, to attend classes taught in these languages.

Question: 
Do my academic transcripts need to be translated?
Réponse: 

Unless your academic transcripts are written in French or in English, you must provide a translation of the transcripts (official or informal) along with the original documents.  

Undergraduate international admissions: required documents

Question: 
Should I write my CV in English or in French?
Réponse: 

Your CV should be written in French or in English, depending on the language(s) of the programmes you are applying to.

Question: 
I hold a CEGEP diploma, am I eligible to apply through the international admission pathway? Will the credit system, and my pre-college year – two specific features of this secondary school system – be taken into account?
Réponse: 

Applicants holding a CEGEP diploma are eligible to apply through the international undergraduate admission pathway. However, you must provide all documents pertaining to your specific programme, including the academic transcript of the year following your secondary school graduation.

Question: 
I have been admitted to the undergraduate programme. May I defer my enrolment?
Réponse: 

Students admitted through the international path may ask for a one-off, one-year enrolment deferral. On the basis of the reasons cited by the student, the request will either be accepted or rejected.

Question: 
Which language test should I take when applying to Sciences Po programmes?
Réponse: 

The language tests required are different for each programme.

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