Sciences Po
Location: Multiple campuses in France - Paris, Reims, Le Havre, Menton, Dijon, Nancy, & Poitiers
- Note: You can indicate a campus preference on your Sciences Po application, however, your top choice campus is not guaranteed.
Language of instruction: French, English, or hybrid
Special Requirement: minimum 3rd year standing
Website: www.sciences-po.fr (see info for exchange students)
Terms: Fall semester (September – December) // Spring semester (January – May)
Highlights
- As one of Europe's most competitive universities, Sciences Po prepares its graduates for work in international business, multilateral organizations, positions of public responsibility and other fields of endeavor
- The campuses of Sciences Po are each located in unique architectural buildings, and in the center of their respective cities. Students can therefore enjoy culturally and historically rich activities, in addition to the countless cafés, shops, cinemas and restaurants that the cities have to offer.
Accessibility
- Exchange students can access Sciences Po's Disability Support Service, in order to arrange accessibility supports and adjustments for your exchange term.
- For more information, please contact pole.handicap@sciencespo.fr or reach out to the UVic Exchange Team, who can help liaise.
Study Options
A Certificate of Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities is available for undergraduate exchange students. This certificate gives students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the humanities and social sciences within a core, multidisciplinary curriculum in the disciplines taught at Sciences Po (Political science, Law, History, Economics, Sociology, Humanities), either in French or in English. It also enables students to study a foreign language.
In addition to the certificate, students may select a regional specialization if they apply for a campus outside Paris. They may study the geographical minors:
- European Union, Central and Eastern Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Mediterranean and Middle East
- European Union, Franco-German partnership
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- North America
- Africa
To be awarded, the certificate requires exchange students to validate a minimum of 45 ECTS credits in an academic year and 20 ECTS credits in a semester (with a maximum of 60 ECTS credits in a year and/or 30 ECTS credits in a semester). They must take two core courses in one or two disciplines or a lecture course combined with a discussion section to satisfy the certificate’s requirements.
Area of study
- Political Science
- International Relations
- History
- Economics
- French
- Law
- Political Humanities
- Sociology
Academic information, course details, language of instruction, and campus highlights for each Sciences Po campus:
- Paris Campus*
- Reims Campus*
- Le Havre Campus
- Dijon Campus
- Menton Campus
- Nancy Campus
- Poitiers Campus
*Note that the Paris and Reims campuses are most popular with exchange students!
Exchange credit history
See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from Sciences Po. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.
Please note the following registration information pertaining to Sciences Po:
- To register for courses at Sciences Po, students use an on-line registration system.
- Dropping courses is possible but there is a very short window during the registration period before the beginning of the semester. If students drop a course past the deadline, it will appear as "défaillant" on their transcript. The terms are shorter at Sciences Po, making registration in new courses challenging. Course attendance is mandatory.
- Some courses have variable credit which can significantly impact the number of UVic units students will receive. It is very important to review your course selections.
- Students will have access to an Academic Adviser at Sciences Po. Following registration, students will receive the contact information.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Unavailable
- Off-campus housing: Available
- For further details about accommodation, check out Science Po's Housing website.
- All students who obtain a French residence permit are eligible to apply for a housing subsidy, which is conditional on the student's financial situation.
Visa, Orientation, and Health Insurance
Visa:
- Please check out Sciences Po's website on visas and residency requirements here.
- The French government's visa wizard is handy tool to determine if and which type of visa you may need.
Orientation:
- The Welcome Programme is an optional, week-long orientation available for Paris and Reims campus exchange students.
- Features workshops, info sessions, campus and library visits, cultural activities, and even a conference on political life in France!
- Cost is 270€
Health Insurance Coverage:
- We highly recommend students check out information about healthcare coverage in France via Sciences Po's website.
How to apply
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