Admission is granted on the basis of the evaluation of the application file and the required documents. 

Several criteria are taken into account during the selection process.

Academic Excellence

The applicant’s prior academic record is subject to thorough evaluation, and the results achieved constitute critical criteria in the selection process for our prospective students.

Sciences Po requires a minimum undergraduate average grade. For more information on countries that are not listed, please contact us.

Applicants with averages below the minimum required level will automatically be deemed not admissible. No exception will be made.

An undergraduate average close to our minimum academic requirements, a Master's average above our minimum academic requirements, or any other element of the application, will not lead to an exception to this rule.

An average grade meeting our prerequisites does not in itself guarantee your admissibility or admission.

References are mandatory and carry a lot of weight in the assessment of your application. The choice of referees is essential. Before starting your application, please read carefully the instructions to select the right referees and contact them beforehand.

Motivation for Sciences Po and for the requested programme

The adequacy between the applicant's career plans and the requested programme is evaluated in order to ensure that the prospective student stands to gain the most from it.

Applicants must express a precise idea of the professional field that they are aiming for, what aspects of the programme they find attractive and explain how it fits their career plans.

It is also important that they demonstrate their willingness to be an integral part of the Sciences Po student community and our alumni circle.

More about the motivation letter

Candidate’s background

Relevant professional experience (or at least one or more internships) is an asset, preferably in the field of the requested dual degree programme.
Activities that demonstrate leadership capacity and overall responsibility are appreciated. Any personal experience attesting open-mindedness, curiosity or leadership is an asset (sports, arts, charity, international exposure, etc.).

Read our web page dedicated to unsuccessful applications, it will help you understand the mistakes you should avoid, and therefore what is expected.