21%

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★ Key Facts: Sciences Po

Institution
Sciences Po
Type
Non-profit

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Sciences Po

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

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  • Level

    3-4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

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  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

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  • Website

    https://www.sciencespo.fr

  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    14,000

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Sciences Po, officially the Paris Institute of Political Studies, is France's leading university for political science, international affairs, law, economics, and journalism. Founded in 1872, it has trained 7 of the last 8 French Presidents, 13 former Heads of State or Government from around the world, and numerous CEOs and UN executives. Sciences Po offers undergraduate programs on 7 campuses across France — Paris, Reims, Le Havre, Menton, Dijon, Nancy, and Poitiers — each specialized in a world region. Tuition is income-based: €0–€14,720/year for undergraduates depending on family income. Graduate programs at the Paris campus include the Master of Public Policy, Master of International Affairs, and the Journalism School. Sciences Po is consistently ranked in the global top 3 for Politics and International Studies by QS. Sciences Po, officially the Paris Institute of Political Studies, is France's leading university for political science, international affairs, law, economics, and journalism. Founded in 1872, it has trained 7 of the last 8 French Presidents, 13 former Heads of State or Government from around the world, and numerous CEOs and UN executives. Sciences Po offers undergraduate programs on 7 campuses across France — Paris, Reims, Le Havre, Menton, Dijon, Nancy, and Poitiers — each specialized in a world region. Tuition is income-based: €0–€14,720/year for undergraduates depending on family income. Graduate programs at the Paris campus include the Master of Public Policy, Master of International Affairs, and the Journalism School. Sciences Po is consistently ranked in the global top 3 for Politics and International Studies by QS.

Location & Contact

Address

27 Rue Saint-Guillaume, 75007 Paris, France, Paris, Île-de-France

Contact

Phone: +33 1 45 49 50 50
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Rankings

Sciences Po ranks among the top universities in France and globally in the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education rankings.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

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  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    21%

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International applicants to Sciences Po typically need strong secondary school academic records, English (or local language) proficiency, a completed application with supporting documents, and may need program-specific essays, portfolios, interviews, or standardized test scores.

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Annual Cost to Attend

International undergraduate tuition fees vary by program and institution, typically ranging from EUR 15,000-40,000 per year. Living costs add another EUR 12,000-20,000 annually. Scholarships and need-based aid are available for qualifying students.

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Academics

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sciences Po

How hard is it to get into Sciences Po?

Sciences Po is very selective, with an acceptance rate of 21%. Strong applicants typically have above-average test scores, a rigorous course load, and compelling extracurricular activities.

How many students attend Sciences Po?

Sciences Po enrolls approximately 14,000 students across its programs.

Is Sciences Po a public or private university?

Sciences Po is a non-profit institution.

When is the application deadline for Sciences Po?

Application deadlines at Sciences Po vary by program. Early Decision and Early Action applicants typically submit in November, while Regular Decision deadlines fall in early January. Always check the official admissions website for the current cycle's dates.

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