Discovering their host country, setting out on a new professional or academic project: Sciences Po has made assisting refugees its priority
In response to the migration crisis that took hold of Europe and the world in 2015, Sciences Po has developed a specific policy for welcoming student refugees. In addition to the ‘classic’ procedures of admission to our Master’s courses, Sciences Po, in partnership with the NGO each One, offers a specialised measure designed to work closely with migrants whose studies have been interrupted, and take into account the particularities of their academic background. We aim to mentor students as they regain confidence, get to know their host country, and embark on a new academic or professional project.
Our programme for student refugees
Since 2018, Sciences Po has been committed to welcoming and integrating refugees by setting up the Professional Certificate for Young Refugees. This is a 2-year course that is validated by a BAC +2. The program has 3 main objectives: to improve students’ French language skills, to introduce them to the social sciences and humanities, and to help them integrate into French society (pursue their studies and/or find a job).
Programme
Social Sciences
History
Geopolitics
Mathematics applied to Social Sciences
Introduction to management and the business world
French
Foreign languages
Online history courses with Cambridge University
Office skills
Career guidance workshops
Discovery of French culture (theater, museum, etc.)
Six-month internship during the 4th semester
Applying
Applications to join the next class of the program will be open from February to March 2025. The next class will start in September 2025 for a 2-year period. To apply, you'll need to fill in an application form and send your CV and a photo of your residence permit by e-mail.
To apply, you should:
Be highly motivated by the certificate program and the study of social sciences and humanities;
Be between 18 and 28 years of age on September 1, 2025;
Have refugee status in France;
Have at least a B1 level in French (an FLE certificate can be sent by e-mail);
Be committed to full-time training from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2027.
This program is not intended to prepare students for admission to Sciences Po.
Selected students will be eligible for a CROUS scholarship and will receive additional scholarships from Sciences Po according to their individual situation. Tuition is free.
