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Dual bachelor's degree with Freie Universität Berlin
A dual BA programme is being offered jointly by Sciences Po and Freie Universität Berlin. Admission decisions will be made collaboratively by both institutions.
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This prestigious and selective programme consists of two years in France at Sciences Po campus in Nancy (European Union, Franco-German partnership Minor and two years in Berlin at the Otto-Suhr-Institut of Freie Universität Berlin, leading to a dual Bachelor diploma.
This competitive programme offers complementary studies in the unique multidisciplinary Sciences Po context and a specialisation in political science at the Otto-Suhr-Institut of Freie Universität Berlin.
Programme expectations
Sciences Po and the Freie Universität Berlin offer a prestigious double curriculum composed of two years in France on the Sciences Po campus in Nancy followed by two years in Berlin at the Freie Universität Berlin Otto-Suhr-Institut. At the end of their studies, students will be awarded a double degree Bachelor level.
The curriculum for this programme is made up of two complementary approaches: the multidisciplinary education from Sciences Po and the political sciences expertise from the Freie Universität Berlin Otto-Suhr-Institut. This trilingual programme (French, German and English) requires a high proficiency level in both French and German.
To achieve this goal, we recruit candidates who are able:
- To show an excellent academic background.
- To show a strong motivation for social sciences and humanities.
- To be interested in French and international current events and contemporary issues.
- To show one’s personal commitment and team spirit.
- To mobilize and bring together relevant knowledge.
- To demonstrate intellectual curiosity, reflection and critical thinking ;
- To show interest in innovation and multidisciplinarity.
- To know the Sciences Po educational programme and the Freie Universität Berlin.
- To have a high German and French proficiency.
Admissions
The admissions procedure for this dual degree programme will follow Sciences Po’s undergraduate admissions procedure, which consists of four separate but complementary evaluations:
- grades obtained on the French baccalaureate exams or foreign equivalent
- academic record and grades obtained over the last three years of secondary school
- two written pieces
- the interview
Acceptance to the programme will be determined by a Sciences Po - Freie Universität Berlin Dual Degree Admissions Committee.
Programme choice
Applicants graduating from the French secondary school system on the national platform Parcoursup
The application to the dual degree programme constitutes a specific choice on the platform.
Applicants graduating from foreign secondary school systems on the Sciences Po platform.
Applicants from foreign high schools, applying though the international admissions pathway, must submit their applications before 4 March 2025. They have to choose the programme as a first choice in their application form.
The application will be reviewed by both partner institutions, so no additional steps are required with the Freie Universität Berlin. All documents may be prepared in French or in English.
Interviews
Applicants graduating from the French secondary school system on the national platform Parcoursup
Interviews will be organized in May 2025.
Applicants graduating from foreign secondary school systems on the Sciences Po platform.
International candidates have to choose the dual degree programme as a first choice in their application form. Please note that due to high selectivity, it is important that applicants indicate a second choice consistent with the campus chosen for the dual degree programme.
Candidates who have obtained the necessary mark to the evaluation of their application file (first 3 evaluations) and assessed jointly by Sciences Po and the partner university will be invited to a separate interview for the dual degree, which is the fourth and final evaluation for admission.
Interviews will be organized at the end of April 2025. They will be conducted in French and in German. For applicants that are not French native speakers, a part of the interview could be conducted in English.
Degrees
At the end of their programme of study, candidates will be awarded a bachelor degree from Sciences Po and the Freie Universität Berlin.
Like other Sciences Po students, new degree-holders will then be able to enroll for the Master's programme of their choice in compliance with the relevant selection criteria.
