The Sciences Po Summer School’s University Program (July Session) is a unique opportunity for university students from all over the world to discover Sciences Po over the course of a summer on the Paris campus.
Participants will be able to study alongside other students from around the world and connect to an international community! In 2022, students from over 35 countries and a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds joined the Summer School.
IMPORTANT: As the Paris Olympics will be occurring at the same time as the Sciences Po Summer School, this will likely result in accommodation shortages and increased prices. Please keep this in mind if applying for this experience.
Fields of study
- International Relations
- Economics
- French language
- Political Science
- Statistics
- 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.
This program impacts on UQ semester 2 dates, UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.
If you intend to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however 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 $4,200 AUD. There is also a non-refundable application fee of approximately $100 AUD.
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
Internships and 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.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2024
Host: 27 March 2024
Program Dates
July Session*
Start: 1 July 2024
End: 23 July 2024
*For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Paris, France (In-person)
Credit: For-credit only
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
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.
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.