Sciences Po

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   The short answer

   Sciences Po is a public university in Paris, France, with a strong international student presence and a focus on social sciences. It suits students who want a research university with undergraduate study in politics and related fields across several campuses.

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   What you can study

   Sciences Po’s undergraduate teaching is spread across Paris and the campuses in Dijon, Le Havre, Menton, Nancy, Poitiers and Reims. It historically specialized in political science and has expanded into economics, law and sociology, with each decentralized campus focused on a different part of the world.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through Sciences Po’s official admissions process and check the current entry route, required documents, deadlines and any programme-specific conditions on the university website. If you are moving from abroad, confirm language requirements, visa steps and whether your chosen campus or programme has additional selection criteria.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is published at EUR 11,500 to EUR 16,000. Living costs in Paris are separate and can be high, so confirm housing, transport and everyday expenses before you apply; the admissions office can confirm the current total cost picture.

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   Coming from abroad

   Sciences Po has 7,000 international students and teaches its undergraduate programme across multiple campuses in France. If you are applying from abroad, check the language of instruction for your chosen programme, the visa process, housing options and whether your campus choice affects what you can study.

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   How it compares

   France has 298 universities, and Sciences Po stands out within that group as a public research university with grand établissement status and a large international student body. Its appeal is strongest for applicants who want social sciences in Paris or on one of its regional campuses rather than a broad, multi-faculty university model.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.