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Coming to Sciences Po
All Master’s level exchange students at Sciences Po study on the Paris campus. They take the same courses as students doing a degree programme at Sciences Po and form an integral part of the student community.
Eligibility criteria
The Master’s exchange programme is open to all students from partner universities who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (at least three full years of higher education).
Exchange students have access to the majority of Sciences Po’s Master’s programmes. However, certain programmes have linguistic and/or academic prerequisites. Students take the courses of the Master’s programme they are admitted to and cannot attend other Master’s level courses.
Master’s level exchange students can take courses in French, English or in both languages. The language proficiency required differs between programmes. For some programmes, applicants must have passed a French or English language test and send their certificate with the application. Some exemptions may apply.
Exchange students in graduate level can follow up to 2 courses of common core curriculum and one or two language courses.
MASTER'S PROGRAMMES OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS
The Urban School welcomes exchange students within the two following Masters.
The Master in Governing the Large Metropolis is only open to exchange students who arrive in September for one semester. Students can follow mainly courses from Master 1, and some courses from Master 2.
Language of instruction and language prerequisites
Students can only take courses in English and must have a certified C1 level of English.
Academic prerequisites
Exchange students who wish to join this Master’s programme must provide a cover letter in English describing their interest in issues specific to large cities. Some courses require prerequisites, students are invited to consult the programme and the course descriptions.
Contact: Pauline Emile-Geay
Courses offered
The Master in Regional and Urban Strategy is open to exchange students who arrive in September for one semester. Students can follow mainly courses from Master 1, and some courses from Master 2.
Language of instruction and language prerequisites
Students can only take courses in French and must have a certified C1 level of French.
Academic prerequisites
Exchange students who wish to join this Master’s programme must provide a cover letter in English describing their interest in urban and regional planning issues. Some courses require prerequisites, students are invited to consult the programme and the course descriptions.
Contact : Irène Mboumoua
The master Governing Ecological Transitions in European Cities is open to exchange for the semester 1 or 2. Students can follow mainly courses from Master 1, and some courses from Master 2.
Language of instruction and language prerequisites
Students can only take courses in English and must have a certified C1 level of English.
Prérequis académiques
Exchange students who wish to join this Master’s programme must provide a cover letter in English describing their interest in the master's program. Some courses require prerequisites, students are invited to consult the programme and the course descriptions.
Contact : Cyriel Pelletier
Study credits
Students should check with their home university about requirements regarding the number of courses and the credits necessary to count towards their Master’s programme at their home university.
Students may take up to 30 ECTS credits per semester. The rating system is about the grade of 20. The grade 20/20 is the best one. Respect of academic rules and regulations, especially regarding attendance, exams and plagiarism, is required for the validation of courses, consult the student handbook.
The transcripts are sent by Sciences Po to the partner university which proceeds to the recognition of the curriculum done at Sciences Po.
Contact us
Address: 56, rue des Saints Pères, 75007 Paris
- You are an exchange student coming to Sciences Po, please contact: candidature.echange@sciencespo.fr
- You are going abroad (the 3rd year of your Bachelor or the semester off-campus of your Master), please contact: sejour.etranger@sciencespo.fr
For more information, please contact the International Affairs team
Welcome programme
Our Welcome Programme is an introductory week aimed to exchange students coming to study on our Paris-based campus.
