PSIA looks forward to kicking off the Spring semester with a Welcome Back Week from Monday 19 to Friday 23 January 2026 on site.

Intensive French as a Foreign Language Program

Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

The Intensive French as a Foreign Language Program is custom-designed for PSIA international students, who come from over 100 countries. Find all the information about, and how to register for, the January 2026 edition.

Info Sessions

Thursday 22 January 2026 

PSIA Students are expected to attend their Master-specific info session where they will meet their academic team and fellow students. 

These meetings are highly important to prepare your spring semester at PSIA, please arrange your availability accordingly. 

Please note that these meetings will not be available remotely on zoom, nor will they be recorded. 

Master in International Governance & Diplomacy

• 13:15 - 15:15
• Amphitheater Boutmy, 27 rue Saint-Guillaume

Master in International Development

• 10:30 - 12:00 
• Amphitheater Chapsal, 27 rue Saint-Guillaume

Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action

• 8:30 - 10:00
• Amphitheater Chapsal, 27 rue Saint-Guillaume

Master in International Security

• 11:00-13:00
• Amphitheater Boutmy, 27 rue Saint-Guillaume

Master in International Energy Transitions

• 8:30 - 10:00
• Amphitheater Erignac, 13 rue de l'Université

Master in Environmental Policy

•  8:30 - 10:00
• Amphitheater Simone Veil, 28 rue des Saints-Pères

Master in International Economic Policy

• 12:30 - 14:00
• Amphitheater Simone Veil, 28 rue des Saints-Pères

Master in Technology and Global Affairs

• 14:00 - 15:00 
• Room K.031, 1 Place Saint-Thomas

Master in Journalism and International Affairs

• Please attend the meeting for your regular master program at PSIA (see above).

Career activities

Wednesday 21 January

On Wednesday, 21 January, bring your CV and cover letter for a review session from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. This will be followed by a ‘Meet & Greet’ event from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with the support of the PSIA Student Association, where you can connect and engage with fellow 1st- and 2nd-year PSIA students. Both the CV review and the Meet & Greet will take place in the cafeteria at 1 Saint-Thomas.

Friday 23 January

On Friday 23 January, we will organize sessions where 2nd year students will “Share 3rd Semester or Gap Year experiences” with you. These small group sessions will include both internship and Master thesis and will be organized by work sector and career interest, will be held ONLINE via ZOOM. 

Details will be shared by email.

Spring semester

Classes will start on Monday 26 January 2026. Please check your course timetable,  which will be available once you've completed your academic registration.

Students are expected to physically attend all classes on site.