History
Sciences Po was created because its founder, Emile Boutmy, wanted to build from scratch an institution of higher education that the elites of the time lacked. One hundred and fifty years later, Sciences Po has become an international research university with 14,000 students.
Education
Students gain admission to Sciences Po after passing the Baccalauréat (or a foreign equivalent) or having completed an undergraduate or graduate programme. We also welcome students with one or more years of professional experience, as well as those preparing for competitive examinations.
Research
Sciences Po researchers pursue research activities in research centres or in crosscutting programmes, and are affiliated to a department by their discipline.Bringing together nearly 300 researchers, Sciences Po’s research centres generate new approaches and new research in law, economics, history, political science and sociology.
Career
The Career Services organises a number of recruiting and networking events for students including forums, company presentations, thematic conferences, occupational round tables.
Student services
Sciences Po’s Student Welfare and Support Office offers:
- Information on the social security system and the healthcare system
- Help with applying for housing benefits with the French governmental agency CAF
- One-off emergency financial assistance under specific conditions
- Help finding a student job
- Help and information on your administrative formalities
Library services
With more than one million documents in its print collections, its vast range of digital resources and its archive holdings, the Sciences Po Library is recognised as a reference in the field of social sciences in France and internationally.
Medical services
The Sciences Po Health Centre is open to students in need of advice, support, rest or standard treatments and prescriptions.
Campus life
Sciences Po is present today in seven French cities: Dijon, Le Havre, Menton, Nancy, Paris, Poitiers, Reims. These seven campuses are located in cities boasting exceptional historical and cultural heritage.The seven campuses are located in cities boasting exceptional historical and cultural heritage. The campuses are home to a tight-knit multicultural student community and feature a vibrant intellectual and associative student life.