2025 University Programmes: Study in Paris this summer

The University Programmes at the Sciences Po Summer School provide university students, graduates and professionals with an engaging learning experience and a unique opportunity to discover Sciences Po over the summer on our Paris campus!

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INTENSIVE SHORT PROGRAMME, THE SOCIAL SCIENCES TRACK, THE FRENCH LANGUAGE TRACK, OR A COMBINATION!

Participants in the Summer School’s University Programmes can:

• New in 2025: Discover or delve further into the social sciences during our brand new two-week Intensive Programme in May!
• Study Sciences Po’s key disciplines, such as international relations, political science, or economics, in the Social Sciences Track
• Immerse themselves in language courses in the French Language Track
• Combine both subjects through their choice of core and elective courses

Both academic tracks are offered during the June and July sessions. For each session, students pick one core course from either academic track.

Students can also choose to take an optional elective course to explore a new topic, go deeper into a subject of interest or combine the study of social sciences and French language.

STUDY IN THE HEART OF PARIS

Outside the classroom, participants will be immersed in French language and culture through daily life in Paris. From Sciences Po’s campus in the historic Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood, students can easily reach some of Paris’ most famous landmarks by foot. Learn more about exploring Paris.

The Summer School offers activities to give students the chance to discover the city of Paris, as well as French history and culture. 
 Find out more about social and cultural activities.

BECOME PART OF SCIENCES PO'S INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

Summer School students are part of an international community, representing over 65 nationalities and a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds. Here’s what some of them had to say about the University Programme:

The Summer School is a great opportunity for you to discover your goals and talents as you interact with great students from all over the world.” – Eric, Uganda

"My professor really takes the time to work with every student. He makes every lesson relevant to the different countries the students are from. We obviously have a lot of diversity so that makes it extremely interesting and engaging. ” – Amelie, Australia

It was a unique opportunity to study political science in the beautiful city of Paris. The diversity of students in my class and the wide range of nationalities gave us broader perspectives in finding worldwide solutions to problems.” – Tom, Netherlands

The Summer School has connected me to professionals, experts, and students who have enriched class conversations with their diverse personal and educational backgrounds." – Lily, USA

Find out more about the University Programme's student profiles.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Dates

• Intensive Programme in May: May 19th - May 30th, 2025
• June session: June 2nd - June 27th, 2025
• July session: July 1st - July 25th, 2025

Tuition Fees

• One session: 2900 €
• Two sessions: 5200 €
• Early-bird two sessions: 5000 €

Admitted students who complete their registration for the programme by February 28th, 2025 are eligible for the early bird discount for two sessions.

Following an offer of admission, students will have one week to pay a 600 € deposit in order to secure their spot. Students will then have two weeks to pay the remaining tuition fees and complete their registration. 

Additional fees apply for optional elective classes. Learn more about the tuition fees.

Eligibility

The University Programme is open to university students, graduates and professionals, as well as students in their final year of secondary school who will enrol in university in Fall 2025. Learn more about the eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

Applications for the 2025 Summer School are not yet open.

 Applying to the University Programmes requires the successful completion of a selective application process; candidates must submit an application via the online application platform, which will be reviewed by an admissions jury. Learn more about the application process.