The Sciences Po Summer School’s University Program (July Session) provides the opportunity to spend a month in the “City of Light” is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the Summer School. Throughout their stay, Summer School students have the opportunity to get acquainted with Paris’ legendary neighbourhoods like Montmartre, the Latin Quarter, or the Marais…as well as to discover many others they may never have heard of before: Buttes-Chaumont, Butte aux Cailles, Sentier, and the canals of the northern arrondissements.
In the summer, Paris plays host to some of Europe’s top events such as Paris Plage, Rock en Seine and the finish line of Le Tour de France. With an excellent transportation system, any destination in Paris is a mere bus or metro ride away.
Students in the social sciences track select one core course of intensive study from Sciences Po’s fundamental disciplines, such as international relations, political science, economics, history, and more. Classes are led by Sciences Po professors and taught in English.
Students in the French Language Track attend classes at one of six levels adapted to their knowledge of French from beginner to advanced. At all levels, language study accounts for the majority of class time, reinforced by oral and written expression workshops and tutorials.
Fields of study
- International Relations
- Economics
- French language
- Political Science
- History
UQ Students are able to participate in the July Session only. Find more information regarding specific courses on the host university website.
Credit equivalent
6 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units upon successful completion of 6 ECTS (one core course from the French language or social sciences track) (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the Sciences Po entry requirements.
If you intend to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to Global Experiences at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. Tuition will cost approximately $5,157 AUD. There is also a non-refundable application fee of approximately $90AUD.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged as part of the program for an additional cost. A limited number of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the host university website.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Student Testimonials
Ben - Sciences Po
B Pharmacy (Honours)/ D Languages, Winter 2023
I am proud of myself for pushing myself beyond my comfort zone to embrace life as an international student.
Veronica - Sciences Po
B Arts, Winter 2023
I now have lifelong friends scattered around the world.
Josephine - Sciences Po
B International Studies, Winter 2023
Georgia - Sciences Po
Bachelor Arts/Laws (Honours), Winter 2022
Cara - Sciences Po
B Journalism / Arts, Winter 2022
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 1 April 2026
Program Dates
July Session
Start: 30 June 2026
End: 24 July 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Paris, France (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.