Admission to a One-Year Master's Programme

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You cannot use the same application form twice. If you already applied in the past, you must create a new application form. 

For further information, check the application guide.

You can select only one one-year Master’s programme. You cannot apply to two different One-Year Master’s programmes or a combination with regular Master's programmes or a PhD programme.

Please note: You may only apply to Sciences Po's programmes once per academic year. Should your application be unsuccessful, it is not possible to apply to a different programme or through another procedure for the same academic year. You may apply again next year to one of our programmes, through the same procedure or through a different one, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. 

More information on our One-Year Master’s programmes.

We recommend you to start your application by filling in the reference section. This will ensure referees have adequate time to reply.

More about the academic and professional references.

When required, take the language tests as early as possible. Depending on the test, obtaining your language test scores may take up to three months. You must therefore take the necessary precautions in order to provide your results whilst respecting the deadlines.

Check the language requirements.

To be assessed, your application must be complete and submitted before the deadline. 

For all one-year Master's programmes you must upload the following documents in your application file in English and in PDF format: 

• an ID
• CV/Résumé. Please note that, even if your professional experience is listed on your CV, the "professional experience" section is mandatory. It is an important part of your application file that needs to be properly completed.
• Official academic transcript(s) for the entirety of your time in higher education. Acceptable formats include scanned copies of paper transcripts produced by the institution, electronic transcripts produced by the institution, and web-based academic records produced by the institution and containing your name and the name of the institution. The Admissions Office reserves the right to request official transcripts at any time during the application process.
• If applicable, a translation (official or carefully and accurately made by the candidate) into English or French depending on the programme. Please send it along with the academic transcript in the original language.
• Official transcripts of study abroad and exchange programmes, including at Sciences Po if applicable. If you have not obtained grades during your study abroad, please provide us with a certificate of attendance from your host university.
• Proof of language proficiency (you must upload your proof of English proficiency under "English Language test" even if your document is not a language test)
• One or two professional references, depending on the programme
• Please provide your undergraduate grade average (and your graduate grade average if applicable). Please provide one certificate per degree and/or institution attended. 

Specific documents

Some additional supporting material may be required depending on the programme: a copy of your law degree, etc.

More information on the supporting material and the prerequisites. 

Do not exceed the word limit indicated in the section "motivation letter" of your online application.

Assessors read a large number of letters each day and appreciate those which have been carefully written and structured.

Applicants should show a concrete idea of the professional field (or even position) that they are aiming for, and that they state clearly what aspects of their personality or background have led them to make this choice.

The adequacy between the applicant's career plans and the training sought is evaluated to ensure that the prospective student stands to gain the most from it. It is important to us, and to the applicants, that we offer them the training and academic framework that they need. Applicants must therefore clarify the reasons why they have chosen the given programme, what aspects they find attractive and explain how Sciences Po would be an integral part of their plans.

For all one-year Master's programmes, please write your personal statement in English.

The application fee of €150 is not refundable. We do not offer fee waivers, unless you have refugee status. In that case, please contact us and attach the official proof of your current situation. 

Please note: paying the application fee does not mean that your application form has been submitted. Make sure to submit your application by clicking on the Submit button.

Do not wait until the very last day to submit your application. To be assessed, your application must be completed and submitted before the deadline. 

Please note: all deadlines always refer to Paris time (11.59pm). 

Important: Our platform does not automatically invalidate incomplete files. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application, including all required documents and references.

Once you have submitted your application, no new document or element will be accepted, unless requested by the Admissions office.

Once your application is submitted, you can track the status of your application on your dashboard. 

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application through their dashboard and by e-mail. The offer of admission is valid only for the programme you have applied for.

Find out the first steps (calendars, access your online student account, register, choose your courses, etc.) and check our page for international students.

You will be asked to provide a copy of your bachelor diploma (or equivalent) by the time of your administrative registration (early spring or by the end of September at the latest). Should you fail to do so, our offer of admission will be revoked.

We fully understand your disappointment and your wish to know more about the reasons for our decision. Here are some of the factors that may explain why your application was unsuccessful.

Sciences Po does not provide for a waiting list for graduate admissions. The selection committee's decisions are final and cannot be appealed. Once the decision is released, no new assessment can be made.