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International Admissions (9 questions)

Which academic records should I attach to my application ?
You must attach all your transcripts of the past three years of secondary education, and where applicable from your first year of higher education, including periods spent in an exchange programme. You must also provide your secondary school exit exam final results.
- Required documents
Do I need to sit a written exam as part of the international procedure?
No, a written examination is not part of the international admissions procedure.
- International undergraduate admissions
Is it possible to apply through the international procedure for admission to an undergraduate programme at the Paris campus?
The international admission procedure only offers entry to one of the regional campuses (in cities other than Paris). If you want to study on the Paris campus, you must apply throught the exam procedure (FR).
- La procédure d'admission au Collège par examen
I obtained a French baccalauréat with the international or European specialisation abroad. Is it possible for me to apply through the international procedure?
Yes, because you obtained your French Baccalauréat abroad.
- Eligibility criteria
Is there always an oral interview for the international undergraduate admission procedure?
The application process consists of two phases: A pre-selection and the oral interview. If you have not been pre-selected you will not be invited to pass an interview.
- For more information on the international undergraduate admissions
- Interviews schedule
I applied to the undergraduate programme via the international procedure, but I am currently living in France, can I be interviewed in France if my application is pre-selected?
You will be able to choose from a list of available dates and locations through the online application, including the campus you are applying to in France.
You must submit a completed application at least six weeks prior to the interview date most convenient to you.
Please note that the earlier your application reaches us, the more scope you will have to choose the interview location and therefore the more chance you will have to be interviewed in your location of choice.
Can I be interviewed in the city where I am currently living?
You may choose the city in which you wish to be interviewed. Please note that your application must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the session you have selected.
- For more information about interview arrangements
I hold an International Baccalaureat (IB) diploma, should I sit for the SAT tests in order to apply for undergraduate studies at Sciences Po?
No, you do not have to sit for the SAT test if you hold an IB diploma.
- Required documents
I have already completed two years of study at a higher education institution, can I apply to the undergraduate programme?
No. If you have already completed two years of higher education, you are no longer eligible. You must continue your current studies and apply to a graduate programme once you have obtained your BA degree.

Language requirements (1 question)

Should I write my CV in English or in French?
Your CV should be written in the language the programme is taught in. For programmes which require multiple language levels please include at least one paragraph in each language.

Referees’ information (6 questions)

Dual Degree Programmes (1 question)

May I apply for a Dual Bachelor Degree and for an undergraduate programme at Sciences Po at the same time ?
Yes, but depending on the programme you must submit either one or two online applications.
If you apply to the Dual Bachelor Degree with Freie Universität Berlin, the University of Hong Kong or Keio University, you only need to submit one application through Sciences Po, you must select the Dual Degree as a first choice of programme as well as one of our undergraduate programmes as a second choice.
For any other Dual Bachelor Degree: Columbia University, National University of Singapore, University of Sydney, University of British Columbia, and University College London, you must submit two applications. One on the website of the partner university for the dual degree and the other on the Sciences Po website in which you will be able to select one of our undergraduate programmes.
- International Dual BA

Practical information (11 questions)

Financial Information (4 questions)

Personal statement (2 questions)

Useful Contacts (1 question)

I am newly admitted, who are my new contacts?
You have been admitted to Sciences Po, please check the Students website for information on your next steps, registration, tuition fees, health insurance, orientation programmes and more.
If you need information on your registration (tuition fees, health insurance, student card...) please contact the Administrative registration's office through their online contact form.
If you have questions regarding bursaries and financial aid, student welfare and support as well as housing and residence permits please contact our Student services through their online contact form.
Please note that the Administrative registration's office and the Student Services do not take questions by phone. The Admissions office's call center only answers questions regarding admissions and current applications (newly admitted students must refer to the Administrative registration office or the Student Services Office).
If you are an exchange student, please contact the International Affairs Office.
If you are a new student and you have trouble accessing your student account, please contact the Helpdesk.
If you have special needs, please check the Accessibility page.
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