Reims campus
"Cour des Pères", inside the Reims campus ©Paul Rentler
Students in the amphitheater ©Martin Argyroglo
Reims campus library ©Martin Argyroglo
Students in the library ©Martin Argyroglo
Students in the garden ©Paul Rentler
Reims campus lobby, with the "péniche" ©Martin Argyroglo
Established in 2010, the Reims Campus offers two distinct programmes: one focussing on transatlantic relations between North America and Europe, and the other oriented towards Africa, examining the continent’s relations with Europe.
Two regional specialisations focused on North America and Africa
In conjunction with the multidisciplinary programme in the social sciences common to the entire Undergraduate College, students have the opportunity to study the political, economic and social issues of two world regions:
North America Minor, English track
Students taking this English-language programme explore transatlantic relations through a comparative approach to studying institutions, history, law, sociology, international relations and humanities.
Students can study one of the languages offered on the campus: English, Spanish, German, Italian or Arabic, as well as attending French as a foreign language classes for students who do not have a B1 level of French.
Bachelor of Arts, Minor North America, Programmes:
Please download: Reims campus calendar (PDF, 27 Ko).
Africa Minor, French track
Within the framework of this course, taught in French, students explore the history of the African continent and questions of its economic and urban development, as well as democratic, demographic, environmental, and technological challenges relating to it.
Students may also take classes in the languages spoken around the continent, including Arabic, Portuguese, and Swahili.
Bachelor of Arts, Minor Africa, Programmes:
- First Year, semester 1 (fr.)
- First Year, semester 2 (fr.)
- Second Year, semester 3 (fr.)
- Second Year, semester 4 (fr.)
Please download: Reims campus calendar (PDF, 27 Ko).
A unique experience in an international environment
The Reims campus accommodates approximately 1,600 students, over half of whom are from outside France. This cultural diversity makes the first two years on campus an international experience in itself, which is capped off with the third year abroad studying at one of Sciences Po's 470 partner universities or with a dual degree.
6 International dual Bachelor's degree programmes: Columbia University, University of California Berkeley, University of British Columbia (UBC), National University of Singapore (NUS), University of Hong Kong, University of Sydney.
Campus life is also kept vibrant by the vast range of clubs and associations on offer and many events throughout the year. Students are able to initiate and take part in debates, conferences, study trips, and sports and cultural events, giving them a strong sense of empowerment. They are also encouraged to get involved in initiatives focused on the local community and citizen engagement.
Students on the campus enjoy very close attention from the faculty for both their studies and extra-curricular activities.
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Expanding Perspectives in Science
In partnership with the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA), the Reims Campus offers a dual degree in social sciences & humanities and in life sciences entitled, "Environment, Society, Sustainability". Dedicated to the analysis of the interactions between human action and biodiversity, this program allows students to reflect on the major challenges of ecological transition using an interdisciplinary methods.
Upon satisfactory conclusion of study, graduates receive an undergraduate degree (Licence) in Life Sciences, issued by the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, and a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Degree (BASc), issued by Sciences Po.
Reims, city where the kings of France were coronated
The campus is housed in a magnificent seventeenth-century building—the former Jesuit College—near the famous Reims cathedral. A real historical monument and architectural wonder, the College was renovated so as to preserve the stones, woodwork, stained glass windows and paintings of the period, while integrating the modern spaces (classrooms and library) required to offer all the services and features of a world-class campus.
Reims is a Gallo-Roman city that has occupied an important place in France’s history: a Roman capital, it was also the city where the French kings were coronated. After heavy bombing during World War I, it was rebuilt in an Art Deco style that makes it one of the jewels of French architecture. Three monuments in the city are listed as Unesco World Heritage sites: the Cathedral, the Palace of Tau and the Abbey of St-Rémi.
Apart from its history, Reims enjoys an international reputation thanks to the prestigious houses of Champagne, of which most estates are within the city. The Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars have been on Unesco's heritage landscapes list since 2015.
Reims, a city of more than 180,000 inhabitants just 45 minutes by high-speed train from Paris, is also an important university centre with many sports and cultural facilities nearby, affording students an excellent quality of life in pleasant surroundings.
