QS World Ranking
#245
Acceptance Rate
30%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$14,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#10
Paris
Application Deadline
January 12
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
14,000
students
International Students
50%
US Students
12%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
France's most prestigious social science institution, alma mater of 3 French presidents and EU leaders.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Strong English-language programs. Produces many EU and French political leaders. Income-based tuition.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Sciences Po Paris
Acceptance Rate
30%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
January 12
Instruction Language
English/French
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$14,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly to Sciences Po by January
- SAT 1350+ or ACT 30+ or IB 36+ recommended
- IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 100+ for English track; French B2+ for French track
- Personal essay (why Sciences Po, intellectual interests)
- High school transcript with strong humanities/social science grades
- Competitive: intake from 150+ countries
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/French
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$14,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 12
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 30%
- QS Best Student City (Paris)
- #10 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Emile Boutmy Scholarship
- ✓Merit-based grants
Cost of Living — Paris, France
High CostEstimated monthly total
$1,745
vs. avg US college student
8% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Paris is expensive but student restaurant (CROUS) meals cost as little as $4. CROUS housing lottery is worth entering.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Sciences Po Paris as a US Student
Sciences Po Paris is located in Paris, France and is ranked #245in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics, Journalism. Instruction is offered in English/French. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$14,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 30%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of January 12. Scholarships available include the Emile Boutmy Scholarship.