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Applicants from foreign secondary school systems (24 questions)
- How many times may I apply through the international undergraduate admission path?
- 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?
- I have obtained a French baccalauréat abroad. Am I eligible to apply through the international undergraduate admission path?
- I hold both a French baccalauréat and a foreign secondary school diploma. Am I eligible to apply through the international undergraduate admission path?
- I hold an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, should I sit for the SAT tests in order to apply for undergraduate studies at Sciences Po?
- Does my nationality determine the admission pathway through which I should apply?
- I have been admitted. What steps do I need to take in order to finalise my registration?
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).
- Do all applicants sit for an interview?
- May I view the letters provided by my referees?
- Does my referee have to fill the online form, or can he/she write a letter or email?
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.
- I will be obtaining a binational diploma (Esabac in Italy), am I eligible to apply through the international pathway?
- I have applied for a dispensation, should I submit my application while I wait for the decision?
- 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?
- I have been admitted to the undergraduate programme. May I defer my enrolment?
- I applied to the Boutmy scholarship in my application file. When can I expect to receive a decision?
- My application to the Boutmy scholarship was placed on a waiting list. When can I expect to receive a decision?
- I am an applicant with a European refugee status, is there a specific procedure for applying?
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.
- 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?
- Should I write my CV in English or in French?
- Do my academic transcripts need to be translated?
- Should I provide a language proficiency test with my application?
- Is there a waiting list?
- When will my interview take place?
- Which language test should I take when applying to Sciences Po programmes?
Financial Information (2 questions)
- I do not have a credit card, how do I pay the application fee?
If you do not have a credit card, you can use someone else's card or ask for Sciences Po's bank details and make a transfer. If you have a bank account in France, you can also pay by cheque. Before making a transfer or sending a cheque, please contact us.
We will send you an email as soon as we receive the money. Once the payment is registered, you will see it on your dashboard.
Please note: Paying the fee does not automatically submit your application. Once the payment is registered, you must manually submit your application by clicking "Submit application".
- How much are the tuition fees at Sciences Po?
Practical information (4 questions)
- I need proof of my admission in order to obtain my visa, what should I do?
Once you have accepted our offer of admission, you may download an enrollment certificate through the student services centre in your online student space. This document will help you in obtaining a visa.
If you need to know the exact start and end dates of the programme, please check our university calendar or contact our Student Services center.
- Do I have to complete my application in one go?
- How will I know the outcome of my application?
- Can I apply if I have not yet graduated?
Other questions (3 questions)
Dual Degree Programmes (12 questions)
- May I apply for a Dual Bachelor Degree and for an undergraduate programme at Sciences Po at the same time ?
- If I apply to the Bachelor of arts and Sciences on the Reims Campus, can I then put the Nancy Campus as my second choice?
- When applying in 2021, will I be able to select this programme from the list of undergraduate programmes offered at the partner university?
- If I am not accepted to the BASc, will my application be considered for another Sciences Po campus?
- Is it possible to be admitted to the Paris Campus and then apply for the BASc?
- In which language are classes on the Reims Campus taught?
- What are the tuition fees for this 4-year course?
- Where does teaching take place for the BASc?
- How do I demonstrate my competence in mathematics on the application form?
- Can I apply to the Sciences Po BASc alone, without completing a dual degree?
- If I am applying for the BASc, can I select a second choice of dual degree with another French partner university?
- If I attend the BASc in Reims, will I have to pick a regional focus? Will I have obligations in terms of language courses?
Useful Contacts (1 question)
- I am newly admitted, who are my new contacts?
If you have been admitted to Sciences Po, please check the Students website for information on your next steps, orientation programmes and more.
If you need information on your registration (tuition fees, health insurance, student card...) or scholarships and financial aid, student welfare and support as well as housing and residence permits please contact the Student services center through their online contact form.
The Admissions office only answers questions regarding admissions and ongoing applications (newly admitted students must refer to the Student Services Center).
For any question related to your programme (choice of courses, gap year, internships, etc.), please contact the academic advisor of the programme.
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.