The Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) in France is one of the most distinguished universities in all of Europe. Sciences Po specializes in international business, European studies, international organizations, and development studies.

Curriculum: 

Sciences Po offers courses on a wide variety of subjects including international business, economics, public administration, and European politics, society, and economy. A full semester at Sciences Po would typically include three modules of specialization, one seminar on the French language, and two elective courses.
Programs/Course Catalog

Transfer of Credits: 

All exchange students from the Elliott School are required to be enrolled at Sciences Po as full-time students. Students must earn the equivalent of a B grade or higher in a given course to be eligible for transfer credit. Students may earn up to 10 transfer credits from this partner for the Elliott School M.A. program.

• Grade "12" at Sciences Po = Grade B at GW
• 2 ECTS credits at Sciences Po = 1 credit at GW

Academic Calendar: 

The fall semester runs from August to December. The spring semester is from February to late June, with a brief one-week orientation. Courses are held in the daytime.

Language of Instruction: 

French proficiency is not required to attend Sciences Po. Students are able to take courses in French, English, and other select languages. If students wish to take courses in French they should submit a copy of their Elliott School Diagnostic Language Examination results with their applications for Sciences Po or be prepared to take the Sciences Po language proficiency exam.

Housing: 

Students must arrange their own accommodations in Paris. In past years, students have arranged their housing after arrival in Paris.

Tuition and Fees: 

Elliott School graduate tuition and fees are payable directly to GW, and are based on 10 credit hours.

 

Important Application Information

Students must meet with their study abroad advisor prior to the study abroad deadline for their applications to be considered. 
 
The Office of Graduate Student Services will review all applications received for each exchange program and will nominate students for available exchange positions based on the quality of the application materials submitted. Students who are nominated must complete applications with exchange partners as directed to be accepted and enrolled in the program. Due to the limited exchange spots available, the Office of Graduate Student Services strongly encourages students to apply to a backup program in the event they are not selected for nomination.