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Programs
Sciences Politiques Exchange Program
Paris, France
Description
Dates
Eligibility
Courses
Cost
Housing
Description
The Undergraduate Exchange Programme at Sciences Politiques draws students from over 300 partner universities worldwide. Each year, Sciences Po’s staff, faculty and 7500 students welcome over 1000 exchange students.
Students may participate in the Undergraduate Exchange Programme for a semester or a year. The vast majority of students enroll for one academic year in order to fully benefit from the Exchange Programme. Students may choose to study in English, in French or in both languages.
Exchange students are considered regularly enrolled Sciences Po students, and as such benefit from access to all campus facilities and services: computer labs, email and internet services, libraries, career services, informational resources on housing, etc. Students are encouraged to take part in campus life through the more than 60 student clubs and associations and diverse sports activities, as well as daily conferences and special lectures.
Students participating in the Exchange Programme can choose from the following disciplines or mentions: Economics & Business; European Studies; History; International Relations; Interdisciplinary Studies; Journalism (Spring semester only); Law; Political Science; or Science and Sustainable Development.
To welcome exchange students and help them adapt to their studies at Sciences Po and their life in France, a special orientation program has been developed by the International Office for international students at the start of both the Fall and Spring semesters. The program is optional and requires an extra fee; places are limited and are assigned on a first-come first-served basis.
While providing basic orientation services such as information on housing, residency permits, social security and health insurance, banks, administrative and course registration, the library, and so on, the welcome program’s main focus is to sharpen students’ French skills and introduce them to the specific teaching methods used at Sciences Po.
Exchange students who do not register for the welcome program will be invited to participate in an orientation day before the start of each semester.
Dates
Students may study at Sciences Po for spring semester, anacademic year or for a six-week summer session. Spring semester runs late February until late June and an academic year runs late September until late June.
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled as degree seeking students at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. All participants must have at least sophomore status, carry a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale), have at least sophomore standing and a minimum 6 semesters of college French or the equivalent. Applicants may be called in for an interview.
Courses
Students may take any of the courses Sciences Po offers. The subject areas of strength are: Political Science, International Relations, Business and European Integration, History and Possible Internships. For a complete list of courses please visit the school's website: www.mpa.sciences-po.fr
Cost
UWM students pay UWM tuition, $450 administrative fee and $37/month for health insurance.
Housing
Sciences Po will help students find lodging as part of their Welcome Programme. However, given the housing situation in Paris, they cannot guarantee that they will find housing for exchange students. Students are expected to pursue options on their own, as well.
Getting Started: A Step-by-Step Guide to Study Abroad
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