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05.07.2019
2019 Graduation: Who Are Our Graduates?
Bright and engaged citizens. Promising futures. Inspiring guests and motivational speeches. Parents brimming with pride. On Friday, 28th of June and Saturday, 29th of June 2019, the Sciences Po graduation ceremonies brought together over 2,500 graduates and their guests at the Philarmonie in Paris. So who are the graduates of the Class of 2019?
2,542 Graduating Students
The total number of students who walked this year is 2,542.
- They graduated from our seven Graduate Schools and 56 specialisations within different Master’s programmes
- Half of the students entered as undergraduates on one of our seven campuses; the other half entered as graduate students
- 305 students were part of a Dual Degree programme (French and International)
- Over 1,200 students are international students and represent 95 different nationalities
- 59% of the 2019 graduates are women
The First Ever at the Philharmonie
For the first time in its history, the Sciences Po graduation ceremonies took place in the prestigious Philharmonie music hall designed by renowned architect Jean Nouvel. With 2,400 seats, the "Grande salle Pierre Boulez" hosted no less than 4 ceremonies over two days in order for each and every graduate to receive their diploma. With speeches from President Frédéric Mion, Director of Studies and Academic Affairs Bénédicte Durand, graduates and surprise guests, the 2019 graduation ceremonies were filled with emotion and inspiration!
Watch the ceremonies
The Programme
- Ceremony 1- Friday, 28 June (10:30am-12:40pm): School of Journalism, Doctoral School, Urban School
With Bruno Patino, Director of the School of Journalism, Pierre François, dean of the Doctoral School, and Patrick Le Galès, dean of the Urban School.
- Ceremony 2- Friday, 28 June (6pm-8:40pm): School of Management and Innovation, Law School
With Marie-Laure Djelic, dean of the School of Management and Innovation, and Christophe Jamin, dean of the Sciences Po Law School.
- Ceremony 3- Saturday, 29 June (10:30am -1pm): School of Public Affairs
With Yann Algan, dean of the School of Public Affairs.
- Ceremony 4- Saturday, 29 June (6pm - 8:30pm): Paris School of International Affairs
With Enrico Letta, dean of the Paris School of International Affairs.
More information
- Graduation Ceremonies website
- Follow our ceremonies live on our YouTube channel and using the hashtag #ScPoGrad201
