Admission to a graduate dual degree programme
Please note
The 2022-23 admissions are open.
Sciences Po has signed dual degree conventions with several major universities throughout the world. Each year, these programmes enable students selected by both institutions to complete one year of studies at Sciences Po and the other at the partner institution, with a degree awarded by each university.
The prestige of these degrees and the linguistic skills acquired, together with the experience of student life in two different countries, are advantages greatly prized by potential employers today, particularly European and international companies and organisations.
Dual degrees programmes (for domestic or international admissions)
Check the list of dual degrees available through domestic or international graduate admissions.
Please note:
- The Joint Master in Journalism and International Affairs and the Joint Master in Law and Finance are not considered as dual degrees.
- Some dual degree programmes have a specific admission process. It is the case for Partnership programmes or dual degrees only opened to Sciences Po students and/or students from the partner institution. Eligibility criteria and details regarding these specific admission processes can be found directly on the webpage of the programme.
Dual Degree Admissions
Admission is granted on the basis of the evaluation of the application form and the required documents.
The final decision is taken by a joint committee Sciences Po/partner institution.
Several criteria are taken into account during the selection process.
Academic Excellence
Applicants must have achieved a certain level of academic performance during their undergraduate studies (bachelor level). Applications that do not reach the minimum level required will automatically be rejected, without exception. An undergraduate average close to our prerequisites, a possible Master's average meeting our prerequisites or any other element of the application file will not lead to an exception to this rule.
Applicants must also rank among the best students of their class. Please note that an undergraduate average meeting our prerequisites does not in itself guarantee admission.
Motivation for the chosen institutions and programmes
While assessing applications, we make sure that the requested programme suits the applicant's career plan, to ensure that they stand to gain the most from it.
Applicants must show a clear idea of the professional field that they are aiming for, and clearly state what aspects of the programme they find interesting and can prove beneficial for their career goals.
Applicants should also show that they are eager to become part of Sciences Po’s and the partner university’s student communities.
References
References are mandatory and are a key element of your application.
The choice of referees is essential. We suggest you contact them before starting your application.
Work Experience
Relevant professional experience (or at least one or more internships) is an asset, preferably in the field of the requested Master's programme.
Personal Background
Activities that demonstrate leadership capacity and overall responsibility are appreciated. Any personal experience attesting open-mindedness, curiosity or enterprise is an asset (sports, arts, charity, etc.).
How to apply
The application file to be completed depends on the applicant's previous academic career (see below).
Applicants holding a French undergraduate diploma
You have obtained or will obtain (this academic year) a French undergraduate degree (or 180 ECTS credits / bachelor’s degree or equivalent) from an institution located in France or abroad : you must apply through the Domestic Graduate Admissions Procedure. Please check the French version of this page.
Before starting your application, please check:
Applicants holding a non-French undergraduate diploma
You have obtained or will obtain (this academic year) a Non-French undergraduate degree (or 180 ECTS credits / bachelor’s degree or equivalent) from an institution located in France or abroad : you must complete the international graduate admissions application form.
Before starting your application, please check:
Sciences Po Undergraduate Students (excluding Exchange students)
Students who will graduate from the Sciences Po Bachelor's programme at the end of the current academic year and wish to apply to a dual degree programme must submit their application through our domestic admissions procedure (FR), regardless of their educational background prior to Sciences Po.
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.
When starting your application, select “French undergraduate degree (or 180 ECTS credits / bachelor’s degree or equivalent) from an institution located in France or abroad” and then “You are a Sciences Po student (and will obtain your bachelor this year) and you wish to apply to a dual degree programme”.
During the application process, you will be asked to enter your choice of dual degree (no Master’s programme choice is possible).
Please note:
- You should only complete this application if you wish to apply to a dual degree programme, not to a Sciences Po Master's programme. Do not enter any other choice in your application. You will be prompted to choose your Master's programme at Sciences Po through your student platform at the invitation of the Academic Affairs office, as explained in several newsletters you will receive. Learn more about our Master's programmes.
- In the "Academic Record" section of your application to a dual degree, you will be asked to provide proof of your cumulative average at the Undergraduate College. Please request it through premiercycle.troisiemeannee@sciencespo.fr. The answer you will receive can be used as a certificate of your cumulative average.
- Do not forget to mention that you are a Sciences Po student, in order to benefit from a reduced application fee of 100 euros.
Before starting your application, please check:
Undergraduate students in exchange at Sciences Po
You are currently an exchange student within the Sciences Po Undergraduate College: You must apply through the international procedure if your future Bachelor's degree is not French. You will be able to sign in with your usual Sciences Po login (firstname.lastname) and password, without having to create an account.
Before starting your application, please check:
Specific requirements for applying to the dual degrees with GraSPP, LSE and Columbia University (SIPA)
- Dual degree with GraSPP: applicants pre-selected by both institutions will be invited for an interview on 16 March 2023.
- Dual degree with the LSE : Successful candidates may receive a conditional offer: on their academic record, if they were in the process of obtaining their Bachelor's degree at the time of applying and/or on their language test scores, if applicable. The offer will mention what is expected for final admission.
- Dual degree with SIPA (Columbia University): Successful candidates should request their home institution or authorized third parties (WES/CHESICC) to send their original transcripts electronically to the Registrar's Office at Columbia University. Original language tests, if applicable, should also be sent to Columbia University.
Important information
- You cannot apply to two dual degree programmes. You can however apply to a dual degree programme and a Master programme.In this case, the dual degree programme will automatically be positioned as your first choice. This is only a technical constraint which will not prevent you from choosing whichever programme you want to attend, should you be admitted to both programmes.
- If deadlines for these two programmes differ, you must respect the first to come to term.
- The Joint Master in Journalism and International Affairs and the Joint Master in Law and Finance are not considered as dual degrees.
- Applications to dual degree programmes will only be considered if they include the required language test scores by the deadline of the selected programme. No conditional offers are provided for dual degree programmes.
- Candidates are notified as to the outcome of their dual degree application two to three months after the selected programme's application deadline.
- Students must take up their place on a dual degree course at the beginning of the academic year following admission. It is not possible to defer entry for these programmes.
