Who should apply

The Paris Climate School is seeking academically strong, intellectually curious, and committed students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, including:

• Social sciences (political science, sociology, law, economics, international relations)
• Environmental sciences and engineering
• Philosophy, history, and the humanities
• Data science, technology and systems analysis

The programme is open to Sciences Po students as well as candidates globally. A particular emphasis is placed on building cohorts that reflect the global and interdisciplinary nature of the ecological crisis.

As the program is taught in English, applicants are expected to have at least a C1 level to be considered.

How to apply?

To apply for any two-year Master’s programme at Sciences Po, please select:

• the domestic procedure: for applicants who have obtained, or will obtain by the end of the current academic year, a French undergraduate degree or 180 ECTS credits from an institution located either in France or abroad
• the international procedure: for applicants who have obtained, or will obtain by the end of the current academic year, a non-French Bachelor’s degree (or 180 ECTS credits) from an institution located either in France or abroad

Please check the Admissions website to find out which procedure you should apply through. It is not possible to apply for a Master's degree through several procedures.

For Sciences Po undergraduate students: if you are in your third year, in the last year of an international dual degree, in the last year of BASc or at the end of a gap year between Bachelor's and Master's, please visit the dedicated webpage. 

Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

A full range of available awards can be found on Sciences Po’s page dedicated to Scholarships and financial aid.

Below are some of the major opportunities for Paris Climate School students. Please make sure to check requirements, requested documents and deadlines for each (links are provided below).

The Eiffel Scholarship offered by the French Government for all international students, including EU students, with priority to candidates from emerging countries and above all to those who are underrepresented in French universities and higher education institutions: Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and new members of the EU.

The Emile Boutmy Scholarship offered by Sciences Po for international students outside of the European Union.

The Mastercard Foundation works with forward-looking organisations to provide greater access to education, training and financial services for economically disadvantaged people, primarily in Africa. Sciences Po is the first university in continental Europe to join the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.

The Lafayette Fellowship, a new scholarship program offered to American students by the French Embassy in the United States to support the next generation of young leaders with a strong interest in the transatlantic relationship. In addition to their academic studies at PCS, fellows will take part in the French-American Leadership Program, a dynamic, year-long experience featuring lectures, masterclasses, site visits, and mentorship support, offering a 360-degree immersion into European innovation, culture, and policy.  

Connect with the Paris Climate School

Sciences Po Graduate Virtual Open House

Come meet with our academic team to discuss your next academic journey and learn everything about the application process.

Sign up and join the Virtual Open House Day on 18 October 2025. 

Paris Climate and Nature Week

Come discover the DNA of the Paris Climate School by participating in our first Paris Climate and Nature Week from October 27 to October 29, 2025.

Online webinars

Coming up

You can also reach out to Ariane Joab-Cornu, the Executive Director, who holds office hours by appointment only. 

Paris Climate School offer holders

Prepare your journey as a Paris Climate School student

Successful applicants are accompanied to prepare to start their studies.

We value students choosing Sciences Po and PCS to invest in their future and want to offer the best assistance. Admitted students are invited to attend dedicated meetings with our team, who will offer information and useful tips.  

From finding accommodation in Paris to opening a bank account, from getting a visa to understanding health coverage in France, there is a lot of information and many steps to consider. Sciences Po’s Student Services Centre is available to provide information and assistance.

Policy on deferal

At the Paris Climate School we consider that students apply when they are ready to start their studies with us. We expect students who accept our offer of admission to actually come.

However, we understand that situations can sometimes change unexpectedly, thereby affecting your plans to join the Paris Climate School. We will be particularly understanding of requests where changes are beyond your control.