During the opening period (lien vers le calendrier OYMP) of the admissions campaign, create an account, log in with your email address and fill out your application. It may take up to two hours before receiving the activation link.

The email address used to create your account must remain valid and functional throughout the admissions process. You should make sure to check it regularly.

To create your file step by step, check the application guide.

Please note : 

• You cannot use the same application form twice. If you already applied in the past you must create a new application form.
• Should you already have an email @sciencespo.fr, You do not need to create a new account: just login to our application portal by using your usual Sciences Po username (firstname.lastname) and password.

Please direct all questions regarding the choice of master's programme, academic content or future job opportunities to the programme's academic advisor, whose contact information can be found on the programme's page. 

You can select only one one-year master’s programme. You may not:

• Apply for two one-year master's programmes
• Combine a one-year master's programme with any other programme

Please note: You may only apply to Sciences Po's programmes once per academic year. Should your application be unsuccessful, you are not allowed to apply to a different programme or through a different procedure for the same academic year. You may apply again next year to one of our programmes, through the same procedure or through a different one, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. 

More information on our one-year master’s programmes.

We recommend you to start your application by filling in the reference section. This will ensure referees have adequate time to reply.

More about the academic and professional references.

When required, take the language tests as early as possible. Depending on the test, obtaining your language test scores may take up to three months. You must therefore take the necessary precautions in order to provide your results whilst respecting the deadlines.

Check the language requirements.

To ensure that your application will be processed, it is your responsibility to make sure that it is complete and that all required supporting documents are attached in the appropriate format (PDF 2Mo max) by the relevant deadline.

Once your application has been submitted, no new document will be accepted, unless requested by the Admissions office.

Please do not overload your application with non-requested documents.

Check the list of required documents. To be assessed, your application must be complete and submitted before the deadline.

Your letter must be written in the language of the chosen programme.

Learn more about the motivation letter. 

The €150 application fee is not refundable.  Check if you are eligible for a fee waiver.

Please note: paying the application fee does not mean that your application form has been submitted. Make sure to submit your application by clicking on the Submit button.

Do not wait until the very last day to submit your application. 

To be assessed, your application must be completed and submitted before the deadline. 

All deadlines always refer to Paris time (11.59pm). 

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 and proof of language proficiency).Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Once you have submitted your application, no new document or element will be accepted, unless requested by the Admissions office.

Once you submit your application, you can access your dashboard and track its status.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application through their dashboard and by e-mail. The admission offer is valid only for the programme for which you have applied.

Check the admissions calendar.

Find out the first steps (calendars, access your online student account, register, choose your courses, etc.) and check our page for international students.

You will be asked to provide a copy of your bachelor diploma (or equivalent) by the time of your administrative registration (early spring or by the end of September at the latest). Should you fail to do so, our offer of admission will be revoked.

We fully understand your disappointment and your wish to know more about the reasons for our decision. Here are some of the factors that may explain why your application was unsuccessful.

Sciences Po does not provide for a waiting list for graduate admissions. The committee's decisions are final and cannot be appealed. Once the decision is released, no new assessment can be made.