Paris Institute of political studies

Founded in 1872, Sciences Po (Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris) is a selective research university located in Paris, France. The institution is renowned for its academic strengths in political science, economics, law, sociology, history, and international affairs, consistently ranked among the world's top universities for politics and social sciences.

Rankings

#4 (Other rank)▼

Other rank

Ranked #4 in QS Politics Ranking 2025.

National rank

Ranked #14 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #14 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #14 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #14 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

Other rank

Ranked #367 globally in QS World University Rankings 2026. Source: TopUniversities.com ↗

World rank

Ranked #514 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #514 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

Incoming Erasmus

418+ Students/Year

Semester Dates

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Autumn App Deadline

10 Mar

Autumn Term

1 Sept - 17 Dec

Spring Term

24 Jan - 5 Jun

Drinks

Pint 🍺: €5Wine 🍷: €4.5

Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.)

14900 € / 14900 €

Monthly Rent (Est.)

880 €

On-Campus Housing

✅ Available

Erasmus student network

✅ Active

Affordability Score

1/10

Total Students

14,913

English Programs

✅ Courses AvailableOfficial Catalogue ↗

Official Portal

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