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World Partner: Sciences Po (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Open to Visiting Students: No Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level: Graduate, Undergraduate
Click here for a definition of this term Admissions GPA Requirement: 3 Internships Available: Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Independent Housing Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), French (FRE), History (HST), History of Music (HOM), Political Science (PSC), Sociology (SOC), Womens & Gender Studies (WGS)
Click here for a definition of this term Available Language of Study: French Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Language Requirement: Beginner
Click here for a definition of this term Courses Taught In: English, French International Program Advisor: Cara Hardy
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type (WP): Exchange
Program Description:
Sciences Po
Sciences Po Paris BridgeSciences Po offers advanced undergraduate and graduate students a broad-based education conveying multidisciplinary knowledge in the social sciences within an international context, encouraging students’ sense of initiative and responsibility. It is located in one of Paris's most famous districts, Saint Germain des Prés, which has been host to the literary and artistic life of Paris since the 17th century. With the National Assembly and the Ministerial district close by, Sciences Po is on the doorstep of France's political decision-making hub.

Program Details
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • SU required course load: 12-19 credits for undergraduate students
  • Pre-requisites for undergraduates: open only to students in the social sciences with 400-level French proficiency or previous study abroad experience in France. Please note: This program has been suspended for undergraduates for the 2021-22 Academic Year. 
  • Pre-requisites for graduate students: open only to international relations or public administration students. French required for some courses.
Program Calendar
Fall Semester: late August to late December
Spring Semester: mid-January to late May

Academics
Students take a full semester of courses alongside other international and French students. Graduate international relations students spend a semester at Sciences Po’s Paris campus and enroll in courses through the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), European Affairs, and Affaires Publique (only in French). Undergraduate courses in the social sciences are available. You have the possibility of studying entirely in English, French, or in both languages. Proof of French language proficiency must be provided for courses taught in French.

For a list of courses pre-approved for SU credit, please click on the "Courses Offered" link at the top of this page. There is no guarantee courses on the list will be offered during your semester abroad, so please refer to the World Partner website for the most up-to-date course offerings. If you want to take a course that is not already approved, Syracuse Abroad will assist in obtaining approval from the appropriate SU academic department.

For students without French proficiency, please consider the SU Strasbourg Center: http://suabroad.syr.edu/destinations/strasbourgfrance/index.html.

HousingRoby
Sciences Po does not provide housing.  See the online housing resource page for more information.

Program Cost
You will pay SU tuition and can apply all SU financial aid except work-study. You will also be charged a program fee which includes pre-departure meeting, Sciences Po Welcome Programme (mandatory for SU students) and international travel insurance. For most recent program fee and further explanation of estimated costs, please see the financial planning budgets for undergraduates and graduate students here: Sciences Po Budget 2019-2020.pdf and Sciences Po GRAD Budget 2019-2020.pdf.

Apply Now
Applying to this program requires completion of both the Syracuse Abroad and Sciences Po applications.
 
Syracuse University
Sciences Po
  • Once accepted and nominated by SU, you will receive an email from Sciences Po with a link to the online application.
  • Complete the Science Po application.
  • Follow instructions from Sciences Po for supplemental documents.
Website
Sciences Po

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2021 03/01/2021 ** Rolling Admission 09/01/2021 09/01/2021
NOTE: Program dates are not available at this time. Please contact the international program advisor for this program with questions.

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.