Governance & Budget

Governing bodies: who does what

Sciences Po has a dual governance model based on two bodies: the Fondation nationale des sciences politiques (FNSP), a private foundation, and the Institut d’études politiques de Paris (IEP), a public higher education institution.

The Fondation nationale des sciences politiques (FNSP) is responsible for the strategic direction and administrative and financial management of Sciences Po. It is administered by a board of directors.

The role of the Institut d’études politiques (IEP) involves teaching, research and library services, like all international research universities. Its governing bodies are:

• The Institute’s Board of Directors, which administers the IEP
• The Student Life and Education Committee, which has a decision-making role with regard to student life matters and advises on educational matters. It has jurisdiction in disciplinary matters.
• The Academic Board is consulted on all matters regarding academic policy, research and doctoral training, academic evaluation procedures and links between teaching and research. It is also consulted on the institution’s recruitment policy for faculty and on common principles concerning faculty career development.

The Executive Committee is the institution’s operational steering committee. It brings together the directors of Sciences Po’s various divisions and offices under the authority of the president. The Executive Committee implements the strategic direction and makes operational decisions on running and managing the institution. 

• See the Sciences Po organisational chart. (FR, PDF, 395 ko)