Sciences Po offers an interdisciplinary education in Social Sciences. The program
offers course options in law, economics, history, the humanities, international relations,
political sciences, sociology, and government. Students with an interest in French
language and culture, will be able to enroll in specific courses on French and European
History and culture and develop proficiency in French with language courses.
Students will choose their regional campus preference based on their study area of
interest. Click on the program page for more information about the program, location, and language(s)
of study offered.
Dijon: A European Specialization with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe. Students are able to gain a more advanced understanding of European integration
and the issues it involves: the challenges of past and future enlargements, governance
of a continental-scale European Union, and the question of the EU's borders. Dijon has a rich historical and artistic heritage and has one of the largest protected
areas in France listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a renowned tourist destination.
It is especially known for its gastronomy and general good living.
Le Havre: A regional concentration on Asia and the Pacific. Students can focus on the political, geopolitical and economic issues of the Asia-Pacific
region, in a comparative perspective with Europe. Located in Normandy, just two hours
by train from Paris, Le Havre is France's biggest port. It is historically linked
to Asia as the entry point for Asian products arriving in France. The city is known
for its exceptional urban and architectural interest and has a rich heritage that
is inlcuded as part of the UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Menton: A regional specialization with focus on the Middle East and Mediterranean. Students have the opportunity to focus on the political, geopolitical and economic
issues of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Gulf countries. Students are introduced
to Arab-Islamic civilization and religions in the Mediterranean area. They study the
history of the region's conflicts and the contemporary geopolitical challenges that
shape it; and discover its future prospects, paying special attention to the development
of Mediterranean Europe, the Arab world, Turkey, Israel and Iran. Located on the French
Riviera, bordering Italy and the Principality of Monaco, Menton is a seaside resort
that enjoys a Mediterranean climate.
Nancy: A European Specialization with a focus on Franco-German relations. Students are able to study the political, economic and social aspects
of the European Union from a comparative perspective between France and Germany—the
engines of European integration and community building. The program is mainly taught
is French with some courses in English offered. Located close to Germany and Luxembourg,
and an hour and a half by high-speed train from Paris, Nancy is a city with a strong
European flavor and international perspective.
Poitier: A regional specialization on Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. Students have the opportunity to focus on the political, geopolitical and economic
issues of Latin America, in a comparative perspective with the EU, particularly the
Iberian peninsula. The courses are mainly taught in French, with some offerings in
English and Spanish. Located just an hour and fifteen minutes from Paris by high-speed
train, Poitiers is a city with an exceptional Gallo-Roman heritage.
Reims: The program offers two regional specializations. One focused on North America and the other on Africa. The North America specialization explores transatlantic relations through a comparative
approach to studying institutions, history, law, sociology, international relations
and humanities. The Africa specialization (taught in French) explores the history
of the African continent and questions of its economic and urban development, as well
as democratic, demographic, environmental, and technological challenges relating to
it. Located just 45 minutes by high-speed train from Paris, Reims is a Gallo-Roman
city with a rich history. It was rebuilt in an Art Deco style after World War I and
is a jewel of French Architecture.
