FAQ - College
College (43 questions)
Applicants from foreign secondary school systems (20 questions)
- Does my nationality determine the admission pathway through which I should apply?
- I have obtained a French baccalauréat abroad. Am I eligible to apply through the international undergraduate admission path?
- Does my referee have to fill the online form, or can he/she write a letter or email?
- 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 hold both a French baccalauréat and a foreign secondary school diploma. Am I eligible to apply through the international undergraduate admission path?
- I have been admitted to the undergraduate programme. May I defer my enrolment?
- How many times may I 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?
- 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?
- Does my referee have to fill the online form, or can he/she write a letter or email?
- Is there a waiting list?
- When will my interview take place?
- I have been admitted. What steps do I need to take in order to finalise my registration?
- Do all applicants sit for an interview?
- Will students attending the BASc have to pick a major?
- May I view the letter provided by my referee?
- Do I have to send the original of my degree certificate?
Financial Information (3 questions)
- I do not have a credit card, how do I pay the application fee?
- How much are the tuition fees at Sciences Po?
- What grants/scholarships are available?
For some of the undergraduate and graduate programmes, you may be eligible to the Emile Boutmy scholarship.
For some graduate programmes you may also be eligible to the Eiffel Scholarship.
For One Year Master's programmes, Sciences Po awards scholarships to a select number of Students, in the form of tuition reduction. These tuition reductions range from 10% to over 50%. For more information, contact the academic advisor of the programme you are applying to.
Other scholarships are available, please check
Practical information (4 questions)
Other questions (3 questions)
Dual Degree Programmes (12 questions)
- 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?
- 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?
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, 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 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.