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 Sciences Po is a selective and diverse French university specializing in the humanities and social sciences. The Sciences Po Undergraduate Exchange Program draws students from over 300 partner universities worldwide. Each year, Sciences Po’s staff, faculty and 10,500 students welcome over 1,000 exchange students, making them an important part of the student community and the university’s academic mission.
 
Ranked 2nd globally for Politics and International Studies. Global top 100 for economics, law, and development studies.
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Fast Facts
Location:
  • Paris, France
Term Dates:
  • Fall Semester: End of August to mid-December
  • Spring Semester: Mid-January to mid-May 
Language of Instruction:
  • English or French
Visit the Sciences Po page on our IBEX website
Did You Know?
Sciences Po is located in the heart of legendary Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood in downtown Paris
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Hear from an IBEX Ambassador who studied at Sciences Po!
IBEX Ambassador Video for Sciences Po

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Additional Information
Academic Strengths:
  • Economics
Sample Course Offerings:
  • Past approved semester courses have included Advanced Economics Electives, Stern General Electives and CAS General Electives
Please see the IBEX website for a list of Sciences Po Pre-Approved Courses
which were taken by past IBEX students. Please note: every course may not be offered during the particular semester the student is abroad. If admitted to the program, you may send additional course syllabi to Stern's International Exchanges & Special Programs team for evaluation.

Housing:
Sciences Po does not offer on-campus student housing. International students are offered help in arranging accommodation through Sciences Po’s Housing Office. The Housing Office provides list of contacts, and assistance with procedural matters where required. Housing costs approximately 500 – 1,000€/month.  

Approximate Living Expenses: 
1 USD = 0.85 Euro (€) (As of September 2021)
  • Food: approximately 250€/month
  • Transportation: 75€/month with Navigo Card
  • Insurance: approximately 215€ (In France, every student under 28 years old is required to register for the French student social security insurance system)
  • “Student success and orientation” law established a new student life and campus contribution (CVEC) of 90€ per year
  • Visa: $205 for Campus France registration, $30 for VFS processing, and approx. $115 for a Long Stay Student Visa
Student Services:
Students are treated as full-time Sciences Po students and have access to all facilities and are eligible for internships on request. French foreign language instruction, methodology courses, tutoring services, and orientation programs are available.
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