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10 reasons to choose Sciences Po
- ENGAGE WITH A MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY
Nearly half of the 15,000 students at Sciences Po come from outside of France. 150 nationalities are represented within our student body. This multicultural environment allows students to engage with different cultures and viewpoints in their studies and daily lives.
- GAIN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
All courses at Sciences Po have an international outlook. With a network of 480 partner universities, students have a great variety of choices for their study abroad. Sciences Po also offers over 60 dual degree programmes at the undergraduate and graduate levels, many of which are taught entirely in English.
- RECEIVE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION
At Sciences Po you will study all major disciplines of the social sciences: economics , history, political science, law, and sociology. This multidisciplinary education equips students with the analytical and practical tools to answer the challenges of the contemporary world.
- LEARN FROM THE BEST
Courses at Sciences Po are taught by distinguished professors and internationally- renowned professionals. This blend of theoretical and practical instruction gives students a unique skill set which is highly sought after by recruiters.
- GRADUATE FROM A WORLD-RENOWNED UNIVERSITY
Sciences Po is ranked 3rd internationally among research universities for Politics & International Studies (2022 QS World Rankings). Our degrees fast-track graduates to key positions in both the public and private sectors. 80% of Sciences Po graduates find work within six months of graduation. Consulting, banking and public administration are some of the most popular sectors chosen by our graduates.
- MEET LEADING PUBLIC FIGURES
Sciences Po hosts many events and conferences, inviting major figures in politics, economics, the art and media. Past guests include Volodymyr Zelensky, Justin Trudeau, Jacinda Ardern, Kofi Annan, Al Gore, JR, Joseph Stiglitz, Mario Draghi, Sundar Pichai, Sheryl Sandberg, Denis Mukwege, Jeremy Rifkin, Vandana Shiva and Paul Smith.
- ENGAGE IN CAMPUS LIFE
Sciences Po’s pedagogical approach emphasises civic responsibility, teamwork, and public engagement. Students are encouraged to engage in group projects and in any of the 200 associations that bring our campuses to life.
- LIVE IN AN EXCEPTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Sciences Po’s 7 regional campuses are located in cities with a rich historical and architectural heritage – Dijon, Le Havre, Menton, Nancy, Paris, Poitiers an Reims. The campuses are home to a tight-knit multicultural student community and a vibrant intellectual and extra-curricular student life.
- JOIN SCIENCES PO’S ALUMNI NETWORK
Sciences Po has been educating decision-makers in the public and private sectors for the past 140 years. Notable Sciences Po alumni include heads of state, government and international organisations, and leading figures in business and finance, academia, journalism, and the arts.
- BENEFIT FROM SCIENCES PO’S FINANCIAL SUPPORT
At Sciences Po, nearly one out of three students receives financial assistance. To help break financial barriers to education, Sciences Po grants tuition fee exemptions and financial aid to those in need. For students from the European Economic Area, tuition fees are also calculated on a sliding scale according to household income.
Key figures
25%
of our students are CROUS scholars
35%
of our students have received at least one type of financial aid in 2021-22
12 M€
of Sciences Po’s funds are dedicated to assisting our students via scholarships and financial aid
Sciences Po in Figures
