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Location: Paris, France
Institution: Sciences Po
Terms:  Fall Quarter, Winter/Spring Quarters, Full Year
Application Deadline:
Fall Quarter/Full Year: February 15, 2012
Winter/Spring Quarters: May 30, 2012
Language of Instruction: French

Academic Interests

International Relations, Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology

Program Description

Located in the heart of Paris, Sciences Po is a global leader in teaching and research in the social sciences.  Many of France’s top leadership including numerous Prime Ministers and Presidents have been educated at Sciences Po.  The university has partnerships with 270 international universities leading to one-third of their students coming from outside of France.  This international approach has situated Sciences Po at the forefront of issues of globalization, diplomacy, development and public policy.

Courses


Sciences Po offers a broad offering of classes in the social sciences, emphasizing comparative studies in an international context.  Areas of focus include, contemporary history, economics and business, international relations, law, European studies, political science and sociology.

Costs

Sciences Po exchange students pay Northwestern tuition ($14,460 for Fall 2012.) Students should also budget approximately $6000 for housing and meals, about $1,500 for international airfare, and approximately $3,500 for personal expenses, such as travel and entertainment.  All students are eligible to apply for IPD and external funding opportunities and will be subject to existing withdrawal and cancellation policies. For more information about IPD study abroad funding opportunities, please see the Fellowships section of our website. For more information about financial aid for study abroad, please refer to the Money Matters resource page of the Study Abroad Office website, or contact Krista Buda at the Financial Aid Office: k-buda@northwestern.edu or 847-491-7400.

Resources

• Sciences Po Exchange Program Flyer
• NU in Paris Student Blog
• NU Study Abroad Office Website 
• Video about Sciences Po
• Sciences Po Exchange Students Website

Contact

Greg Buchanan
IPD Global Health/Program Coordinator
847-467-6953