- Programme choice (one programme to be chosen) : Master’s degree in International Affairs - International Affairs : Environment, Sustainable Development and Risks - International Affairs : Economics of International Development - International Affairs : International Economic Policy - International Affairs : International security - International Affairs : International Public Management - International Affairs : International Security bilingual track
N.B.: Candidates can only apply to one programme.
- Required language levels :
- Fran?ais/ French International Security bilingual track : TCF 300 For all other programmes: TCF 500 or DALF C1
- Anglais /English International Security bilingual track: TOEFL Internet Based Test (IBT): 100 or IELTS 7 with no sub score under 6.5 or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or TOEIC ? Listening and Reading ? et ? Speaking and Writing ? 900
For all other programmes: TOEFL Internet Based Test (IBT): 90 or IELTS 6 with no sub score under 5.5 or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or TOEIC ? Listening and Reading ? et ? Speaking and Writing ? 850
On line application : http://admissions.sciences-po.fr
- Personal statement :
The personal statement enables you to present yourself using no more than 1000 words. You have to explain why you wish to apply to Sciences Po and why you are applying to this master and this concentration in particular, and why and how you think that this course will help you in realizing your professional projects.
- Attached documents : o Updated CV (Resume) o All transcripts of higher education, including the current academic year
- Tuition fees : During the first year(M1) tuition fees are paid at the home university (e.g. PKU). During the second year (M2) the tuition fees are paid to Sciences Po according to the current rate.
- Admissions calendar :
The selection takes place in the 2nd year of higher studies. For the year 2009/2010 (studies begin at Sciences Po in September 2011): The application form will be on line as of November 2009. The deadline for the submission is November 30th – except for the language proficiency tests. The interviews will be held during the week starting 2009 December 14th. The selected candidates will be invited for an admissions interview. This interview takes place in presence of a commission composed of three members. The candidate will comment on a recent press article in English or French according to his own choice. This procedure aims at evaluating the level of general knowledge, analytical and summarising capabilities as well as the motivation, potential and capacity to adapt to a new environment. In the case of a positive answer, the applicants will receive an email announcing their conditional admission in January 2010. In order to confirm their admission, applicants must provide us with their official French and English language test results by May 4, 2011 at the latest.
- Scholarships : Eligible to the Boutmy scholarship during the second year (M2).
- Other modalities :
During the first year in France, students must write a dissertation under the supervision of their professors at PKU to obtain their bachelor’ degree. The dissertation will give 10 ECTS credits at Sciences Po and replaces the team project. The candidates must send the proof of their language proficiency by May 4 preceding the arrival in France.
- Contact at Sciences Po: Cindy Arnold, Sciences Po representative in China, Beijing cindy.arnold@sciences-po.fr
