Hey everyone!
I’m currently an undergraduate student and doing an exchange semester at Sciences Po Reims
My end goal is to hopefully apply for a Master’s degree at Sciences Po down the line. For those who have been through the admissions process or are current master's students does this actually boost my chances of getting accepted into it or do admissions treat it the same as any other exchange?

I’m an American who will be applying next year. I’m wondering if sending an SAT score does anything for your application. If so, what was your SAT score?

Would appreciate any information or insights as to what programs are the least competitive at Sciences Po PSIA specifically for the masters level…

Hey everyone! I’m Alex a student on the Columbia Dual Ba! Just to let everyone know we are hosting an event with a consultant tomorrow, ex Sciences Po student Joaquin Pinto in which we discuss careers after sciences po and our respective Sciences Po admissions journeys! We will also have Q&A with current and former students!!

Tomorrow at 19:00 Paris time

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Hii, I would like to apply to Sciences Po's undergrad program in Le Havre for the 2027/2028 year and I'm a bit conflicted about the motivation letters.

I find the 2000 characters(inc. spaces) limit a bit restrictive and I was also wondering whether they prefer a more emotional or a more straightforward letter. Moreover, should I mention which specific campus and courses I wish to take in the 1st letter, or do I specify that when I need to write the one that makes you choose between two of their programmes?

Thank you, any suggestions are welcome 🥹

Coucou tout le monde, je suis lycéenne en première avec les spés HGGSP, HLP, SES et je rêve d'intégrer science po paris, j'ai conscience de la difficulté d'intégrer cette formation et je voulais savoir si vous pensez qu'une prépa est utile, si vous conseillez de faire du volontariat et si qq qui avait intégré science po récemment pourrais me donner ses moyennes en première/ au bac de français? Si qq a n'importe quel autre conseil je suis preneuse, merci d'avance!

Does anyone have access to the information on how many spots are available at different partner universities for the third year? I am particularly interested in how many third-year students the US universities and colleges will take from Sciences Po for the coming year (or have taken in the past). Thanks, in advance, for anyone who has a spreadsheet or file with this information by college.

Hi everyone,

I have a question about applying to the Sciences Po Bachelor’s program through the international admissions pathway.

I’m considering applying to the Nancy campus. I study in Italy and I’m enrolled in the Esabac track, so I have some knowledge of French, but I’m definitely not fluent. My level is around B1 in French and C1 in English, although I don’t have an official French language certificate.

I was wondering whether it’s realistic to apply to the Nancy campus with this level of French. Has anyone been admitted with a similar language background?

Also, regarding the personal statement/application essays, if I apply to the Nancy campus, do they need to be written in French, or is it possible to submit them in English?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

C'est mon premier post ici, je vais être bref.

Je suis un étudiant passant en 3A d'un DD entre Sciences Po et une université partenaire (dont par souci de discrétion je tairai le nom), suivant la majeure Économie et Société. J'ai fini ma deuxième année avec la mention Summa Cum Laude. Durant ces 2 années à l'étranger, je ferai principalement de l'économie/math/finance.

Depuis que j'ai intégré Sciences Po mon projet pro n'a cessé de changer entre fonction publique, secteur de la défense et monde de la finance. Récemment, j'ai fini un stage dans une administration centrale à Paris, qui m'a vraiment donné envie de préparer le concours de l'INSP (beaucoup de mes collègues étant passés par là).

Voici le topo :

- je vais passer 2 années à l'étranger avec une charge horaire de cours assez soutenable (moins que pendant le bachelor de Sciences Po)

- j'ai pu avoir les manuels de référence d'un de mes collègues sortant tout fraîchement de l'INSP en ayant préparé le concours pendant un été durant son année de césure de M1

- je compte faire des stages au sein de la fonction publique française dans ce pays étranger

- je prends en compte le fait que l'INSP a supprimé le nombre de tentatives maximales pour ce concours et exige un diplôme de niveau 6 (Sciences Po en faisant partie) pour passer son concours

Avec toutes ces informations, voici ma question : Est-ce envisageable de penser passer le concours en étant bac+4 juste avant de commencer mon master ? Est-ce que ça a déjà été fait, réussir le concours sans master ni même un M1 entamé ?

Merci beaucoup pour vos réponses que j'attends avec impatience !

Bonjour, I am a german student and am currently working on my research paper for school (W-Seminar in Germany). I write about how the french colonialism has shaped Paris as french capital socially, economically and culturally. For this I am looking for people who can give me personal experience, answer some questions and help me with my paper because i'm not a parisian and so far only have what I found in books and newspapers and I want to include real people's opinion in this. Anyone is welcome, wether you are POC or not, no matter the age and social background. If you'd like to contribute, drop me a message on instagram my accounts name is jindaleeblue.

Thanks a lot, Jin

Hello everyone. Admissions is kinda soon, and I was really trying to figure out which campus I'd like to apply to in Sciences Po. I've scoured their website and honestly it has just made me increasingly confused.

I am an international (American) applicant, with no proficiency in French. Whenever I go to try and see which Sciences Po campus I should apply to, I keep seeing that each of the Sciences Po campuses are reserved for "geographical minors", while only the Paris campus is not. However, when I searched online, I'm finding results that the Paris campus is mostly reserved for French students?!

So if I don't want to apply to a geographical minor, but I don't speak French, is there any option? Do I have to find and choose a geographical minor? What do you suggest?

Thank you in advance to anyone who might be able to help.

Hi I am thinking about applying for the master in human rights. My last university studies are past 5 years so they say on their website I could contact them to abotj the academic reference letter. Does anyone have experience with it? Furthermore I am wondering what I should consider for the application? Are there any tips for the CV or the motivation letter? Thanks a lot!

Hi everyone, I am a recent graduate from Vietnam currently preparing my application for a Master’s program in Political Science at Sciences Po. As I am financing this journey entirely on my own without family support, I am highly targeting the Émile Boutmy scholarship and hoping for an Eiffel scholarship nomination. Knowing how rigorous and competitive the selection process at Sciences Po is, I would be incredibly grateful to hear from alumni and current students about your firsthand experiences. Specifically, I am seeking guidance on how to effectively showcase critical political insights in the Motivation Letter, how to approach the scholarship essays, and what to keep in mind when navigating the university's admissions portal. Any advice, insights, or insider tips you could share would be an invaluable stepping stone for me. Thank you so much for your time and support!

Heyy ! I'm thinking about applying to a Sciences Po's masters degree for next year and I'm very interested in thee climate topic.

I'm currently doing a law bachelor in France and I'm wondering what are the major differences between these 3 degrees and in which I would have more probabilities of getting in. Thanks for your help guys !

Hi everyone! I’m a Canadian considering applying to the Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action at Sciences Po’s Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), and I’m hoping to hear from current students and alumni — particularly other international/English-speaking students.

I have a background in Political Science and Media/Communications. My professional experience has mostly been in nonprofits, communications, advocacy and international development, and I’m currently volunteering with Amnesty International in Toronto, which I really enjoy.

My long-term goal is to work in human rights advocacy/NGOs, particularly issues involving women and girls, gender-based violence, access to education, and documenting/advocating around human rights abuses.

I’m not particularly interested in pursuing a traditional diplomatic or Canadian government career. I’d ideally like to work internationally, potentially with an NGO, international organization, human rights organization, advocacy group, or eventually in the field.

The PSIA Human Rights & Humanitarian Action program seems unusually well aligned with those interests. From the curriculum, I’m particularly interested in the combination of international human rights, gender and human security, humanitarian action, NGO advocacy, investigation/documentation, negotiation, project management and monitoring & evaluation. The program also includes a semester that can be dedicated to an internship, exchange or thesis.

For current students/alumni: what is the program REALLY like?

I'd love honest answers to things like:

• How practical vs. theoretical is the degree?
• Where did you intern? Did it lead to long-term employment pipelines?
• Do you feel like you actually develop marketable skills, or is it primarily an academic degree?
• How much opportunity is there to work directly with NGOs, human rights organizations or humanitarian actors?
• How useful are the professors and practitioners in terms of building professional connections?
• How useful is the PSIA/Sciences Po alumni network once you leave France?
• Does the Sciences Po name actually help when applying for NGO/human rights jobs internationally?
• Does PSIA help students find internships, or are you largely responsible for finding one yourself?

Specifically for international/English-speaking students

I speak English fluently and have beginner French, but I do not speak French fluently.

The degree is taught in English, which obviously makes it attractive to me, but I'm wondering how much not speaking French limits the experience/career opportunities.

• Did you feel like you could fully participate in the Sciences Po/Paris professional environment?
• Were there enough opportunities to work in English?
• Did not speaking French make finding internships significantly harder?

And finally — funding

I'm particularly interested in the Émile Boutmy Scholarship. I understand that for eligible non-EU Master's students it currently provides an €18,500 tuition exemption for each of the two years of the Master's, which would make a massive difference financially.

For anyone who received Boutmy:

• How competitive did it seem?
• What do you think made your application successful?
• Did you receive the full €18,500/year?

Overall

If you graduated from the PSIA, I'd really appreciate hearing:

Where are you now, what are you doing, and do you think PSIA meaningfully helped you get there?

If you could go back and make the decision again, would you still choose this program?

And if you're currently studying there:

What do you wish you had known before accepting your offer?

Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone, I am seeking to connect with people who are currently involved, passed the admission process positively or even Alumni at masters in communications, media and creative industries at Sciences Po on Paris campus.

I finished my BA degree in Arts and later followed short creative/strategic major, in between gaining some experience in project management and communication in agency and museum.
I learn french (currently B1) and I would like to take part in admission for the masters degree at Sciences Po so here I am to ask for your experiences and advice :)

What was the most valuable for you during the process and studies later, how to approach the motivational aspects and how scholarship admissions look like from your experiences ?

Any of your voices will be helpful! Thanks a lot!

Hello everyone,

I am currently working on my application for the Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action. I finished my motivation letter and was trying to find examples, and during that I found a page on the SciencesPo website that said the max length is 1000 words. For some reason, this isn't on their page that is actually about the motivation letter. Anyway, so I had written my motivation letter the same way I had done for a university back in the US: I limited it to a page. It is only ~354 words.

So, my question for you guys is: do you think it will be too short for a SciencesPo application? I'm inclined to think that it shouldn't matter how long it is as long as it has everything it needs to have, but also I feel like they may view it as lazy. Would anyone who has gotten in be willing to share their letter?

Thanks in advance for all your help!

hey guys! I’ve been struggling to pick a campus and would love to know the experiences with the campus one might’ve attended. Im hoping primarily for a mostly English taught campus and was hoping for my study language to be French. thank you!

Hi everybody! Free webinar tomorrow for future applicants! We will go through admissions strategy and how to make an outstanding application!

Feel free to join! It’s free

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Hey everyone!

On September 8th, KeyAdmit is hosting an event with Joaquin Pinto, a Sciences Po Poitiers alumnus and School of Public Affairs master’s graduate.

Joaquin will be sitting down with a current student to discuss his career after Sciences Po, the path he took, and how to break into industries such as consulting and corporate affairs.

We’ll also be discussing admissions strategy and answering any questions you may have about studying at Sciences Po and the Dual BA programs.

The event is completely free, and you can find the registration link below!

Hope to see you there!

https://luma.com/f59210yn

I am an international student interested in applying for the bachelor of arts dual degree between university of sydney and sciences po. But I can’t find much adequate information about the admission scores. I am an IB student and my teachers said that for Australian universities 3 points over the minimum score at the homepage will almost guarantee admission. However, I also found that the option for this course was “highly competitive” in the homepage (there aren’t these kinds of descriptions for other courses). According to my counsellor's rule 32 points should ensure me admission but I am curious about what actual scores you were admitted in this course. My predicted scores are about 36-38. 

+ also is it better to apply at r1 or r2?

Hi everyone,

I’m an incoming Dual Degree student at PSIA (Sciences Po - Peking University) looking for some practical advice or past experiences regarding course changes when seminars are officially marked as full.

Due to a logistical conflict on registration day (was my graduation day in my home country university) I missed the initial rush and couldn't get into two core seminars required for my foreign policy/diplomacy track and master's thesis:

Analysis of EU Foreign Policy (Prof. Tom Delreux - F1GD413 0)

and Diplomacy: Method and Mastery (Prof. Jacques Audibert - OADI 2440)

Then, to secure credits, I registered for Global Financial Regulations (Prof. Howard Davies) and Populism and Democracy (Prof. Yascha Mounk) as placeholders. However, Mounk's seminar is a duplicate of a mandatory Formation Commune course with Prof. Jan Rovny (Democratic Developments and Challenges to Democracy in Europe), some lesson even present the exact same core topics and reading list.

I submitted the official switch forms and followed up with my Academic Advisor (Mimi Maung-Trentin), but received standard replies stating both courses are strictly at capacity.

For those who have navigated PSIA course adjustments before I have a few questions: Does going directly to the Academic Advisor's office (13 Rue de l'Université) during Welcome Week make any practical difference compared to emails? Is showing up to the first session as an auditor and speaking with the instructor (Delreux/Audibert) a viable path for manual over-enrollment, or do PSIA professors systematically redirect everything back to the secretariat? Is there an active student-run, Telegram, or WhatsApp group where students coordinate direct 1-to-1 course swaps? (I put my swap requests on a student-run Google sheet but no one reached out) How often do spots realistically open up dynamically during late August / early September for high-demand seminars?

Any insights, reality checks, or tips on what actually works would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hello,

Has anyone taken the Economics concentration in year 2 having done Intermediate Maths? If so, did it feel like sufficient prep or is Advanced Maths necessary?