Europe · Paris + campuses, France
Sciences Po
France's social-science elite — English-taught tracks on regional campuses.
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How to apply to Sciences Po
Basis for admission: Holistic file + essays; dual-degree options with global universities.
Deadlines: Winter deadlines; check portal.
Application route: Sciences Po online application (international procedure).
What you write for Sciences Po
Two written pieces in the online application — a motivation statement and an essay — then an interview for admissible candidates.
- Motivation — why Sciences Po, which campus program
Why Sciences Po's Undergraduate College, which regional campus program you are applying to (e.g. Menton for the Middle East and Mediterranean, Reims for North America / Africa, Le Havre for Asia) and why, and your academic project. Be concrete about the campus's regional focus. Confirm the current wording and limit on sciencespo.fr/admissions before you write — universities revise these each cycle.
- Essay — a subject or issue that matters to you
An essay in English or French on a topic from the application's list (recent years: a subject you would like to study in depth, a societal issue, an intellectual or artistic experience). Readers look for analytical ability and a genuine voice, not a summary of your activities. Confirm the current wording and limit on sciencespo.fr/admissions before you write — universities revise these each cycle.
Dual-degree programs (with Columbia, UC Berkeley, Keio and others) have additional questions. Admissible applicants are interviewed online (about 25 minutes, in the language of instruction). Deadlines are campus-specific, typically January to March.
Strong for
Politics · International affairs · Dual degrees
Data verified September 2026. Universities change requirements each cycle; confirm on sciencespo.fr before you apply. Spotted a change? Tell us.