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Which program best suits your profile and objectives?

World-class graduate education and professional training in PSIA offers the most salient fields in international affairs. 

Our 8 specialised Master’s programmes and wide range of thematic and regional concentrations allow our students to personalise their academic curriculum and chart their very own career paths. 

We invite applicants to review PSIA’s current course offer in order to learn more about how each Master’s programme is organised, who teaches at PSIA and testimonies from our graduates.

For all questions regarding PSIA programmes, please do not contact the Admissions department. Rather, we encourage you to contact the relevant PSIA’s academic advisors and assistants for each master program - contact details are listed at the bottom of each Master’s Program page.

For all questions regarding PSIA’s Concentrations programs, please visit the dedicated page.

How to apply

To apply for a two-year Master’s degree at Sciences Po and/or a graduate double degree, please select:

  • the domestic procedure: for applicants who have obtained, or will obtain by the end of the current academic year, a French undergraduate degree or 180 ECTS credits from an institution located either in France or abroad
  • the international procedure: for applicants who have obtained, or will obtain by the end of the current academic year, a non-French Bachelor’s degree (or 180 ECTS credits) from an institution located either in France or abroad

Please check the Admissions website to find out which procedure you should apply through.

For Sciences Po undergraduate college students: if you are in your third year, in the last year of an international dual degree, in the last year of BASC or at the end of a gap year between Bachelor's and Master's, please visit the dedicated webpage. 

To apply for the one-year Master in Advanced Global Studies program, please select the one-year master's program procedure

Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarship Opportunities

A full range of available awards can be found on Sciences Po’s page dedicated to Tuition, Fees and Scholarships.

Below are some of the major opportunities for PSIA students. Please make sure to check requirements, requested documents and deadlines for each. (links are provided below)

The Eiffel Scholarship offered by the French Government for all international students, including EU students, with priority to candidates from emerging countries and above all to those who are underrepresented in French universities and higher education institutions: Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and new members of the EU and the Middle East.

The Emile Boutmy Scholarship offered by Sciences Po for international students outside of the European Union.

The Mastercard Foundation works with forward-looking organisations to provide greater access to education, training and financial services for economically disadvantaged people, primarily in Africa. Sciences Po is the first university in continental Europe to join the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.

The China Scholarship Council is a non-profit institution affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, supports Chinese students who wish to study at PSIA and intend to pursue a career in international organizations.

The CARE Scholarship is for Canadian students who normally reside in Canada and are admitted into PSIA’s Master in Environmental Policy OR  the Master in International Energy Transitions. The CARE Scholarship is one of the many actions of the cross-cultural training partnership, CARE program. 

The Luksic Scholarship for public service is for Chilean students who normally reside in Chile and are admitted into any PSIA regular 2-year master. 

Connect with PSIA

Sciences Po Graduate In-Person Open House

Come meet with PSIA's academic team and students to discuss your next academic journey. The entire PSIA team is looking forward to welcoming prospective students on campus to tell you all about the School and our programs. 

The event will take place on Thursday, 21 November 2024, from 5pm to 8pm at the heart of the Paris campus at 1, place Saint Thomas d'Aquin - 75007 Paris.

Registration is compulsory

APSIA Fairs

PSIA is a full member of the Association of Professional Schools and International Affairs (APSIA) and contributes to developing high quality education and training in international affairs.

Geneva Fair - PSIA will attend the APSIA Fair in Geneva on 18 November 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00pm 

Registration open on APSIA website 

Online Webinars

The next online webinar will take place on November 25 from 3pm to 4pm (Paris Time). Registration compulsory

You can also reach out to Catarina Laranjeira, Assistant Dean for Admissions, who holds office hours by appointment only. 

PSIA offer holders

Prepare your journey as a PSIA Student

Successful applicants are accompanied to prepare to start their studies at PSIA. 

We value students choosing Sciences Po and PSIA to invest in their future and want to offer the best assistance. Admitted students are invited to attend dedicated meetings with our team, who will offer information and useful tips.  

From finding an accommodation in Paris to opening a bank account, from getting a visa to understanding health coverage in France, there is a lot of information and many steps to consider. Sciences Po’s Department of Student Life is available to provide information and assistance.
 

Policy on deferral

At PSIA we consider that students apply when they are ready to start their studies with us. We expect students who accept our offer of admission to PSIA to actually come.

However, we understand that situations can sometimes change unexpectedly, thereby affecting your plans to join PSIA. We will be particularly understanding of requests where changes are beyond your control.

Deferrals are not allowed for students admitted into a dual degree program.  

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