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Section #autumn

Autumn Semester 2025-2026

DateEvent
From Thursday, 3 to Friday, 11 July 2024

Online course registration:

  • Undergraduate College 1st and 2nd year students
  • Master 1st and 2nd year students
  • Exchange programme
From Monday, 25 to Friday, 29 AugustWelcome Programme for international students
From Monday, 25 to Friday, 29 AugustInduction week for all students
Monday, 1 SeptemberBeginning of Autumn semester
Saturdays, 11 October, 18 October, 25 October, 8 NovemberMid-term Exams (FR)
From Monday, 27 October to Sunday, 2 NovemberAutumn break
Saturday, 1 NovemberPublic Holiday
Tuesday, 11 NovemberPublic Holiday
Tuesday, 2 DecemberEnd of Autumn semester classes
From Monday, 8 to Wednesday, 17 December
Saturday, 20 DecemberSciences Po closed
From Saturday, 20 December 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2026Christmas Holidays
Section #spring

Spring semester 2025-2026

DateEvent
From Wednesday, 7 to Thursday, 15 January 2026

Online course registration:

  • Undergraduate College 1st and 2nd year students
  • Master 1st and 2nd year students
  • Exchange programme
From Monday, 19 to Friday, 23 JanuaryWelcome Programme for international students
From Monday, 19 to Friday, 23 JanuaryInduction week for all students
Saturday, 24 JanuaryBeginning of Spring semester
Wednesday, 4 FebruaryGrand Oral Exams make-up session
From Monday, 2 March to Sunday, 8 MarchWinter break
Saturdays, 28 February, 14 March, 21 March and 28 MarchMid-term exams (FR)
 
Saturday, 4 AprilSciences Po closed
Monday, 6 AprilEaster Monday - Public Holiday
Monday, 27 AprilEnd of Spring semester classes (not including make-up classes)
From Tuesday, 28 April to Thursday, 30 AprilMake-up classes and revision period
Friday, 1 MayPublic Holiday
From Monday, 4 to Wednesday, 13 MaySpring Final Exams
Friday, 8 MayPublic Holiday
Thursday, 14 MayPublic Holiday
From Monday, 18 to Thursday, 28 MayGrand Oral Exams
Monday, 25 MayPublic Holiday
From Thursday, 4 to Friday, 5 JuneGrand Oral Exams make-up session

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