FAQ - College
College (43 questions)
Applicants from foreign secondary school systems (21 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?
- I have been admitted. What steps do I need to take in order to finalise my registration?
- Does my nationality determine the admission pathway through which I should apply?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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 have been admitted to the undergraduate programme. May I defer my enrolment?
- 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?
- Which language test should I take when applying to Sciences Po programmes?
- Do I have to send the original of my degree certificate?
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?
You may download an enrollment certificate through the student services centre in your online student space, once you have accepted our offer of admission. This document will help you in obtaining a visa.
Depending on the required documents, you may also present the Letter of Admission you received from Sciences Po.
If you need to know the exact start and end dates of the programme, please check our university calendar or contact our Student Services.
- 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 obtained my diploma yet?
Other questions (3 questions)
Dual Degree Programmes (12 questions)
- 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?
- 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?
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...) 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 call center only answers questions regarding admissions and ongoing applications (newly admitted students must refer to the Student Services Center).
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.