It has been customary to graduate in Sciences Po in addition to a law school or a grande école in Paris, therefore many of these graduates are also graduates of the latter. On all campuses, students choose a multidisciplinary major – Politics & Government, Economies & Societies, or Political Humanities. Every May, at the end of the academic year, all seven campuses come together for the inter-campus Collegiades de SciencesPo tournament, also known as the MiniCrit. All graduate programmes are delivered on the Sciences Po campus in Paris. Other buildings include: The Paris campus welcomes about 3,000 undergraduate students, almost a third of whom are international exchange students. This institutional arrangement gives Sciences Po a unique status, as the school draws much of its resources through substantial government subsidies to FNSP, but does not subject it to many government interventions and regulations, giving it a much higher level of autonomy compared to other French universities and schools. Those who are not there can hope to be there one day. Actuellement, près de 30% des diplômés travaillent à l’international . [136] Since so many public figures come from Sciences Po and are connected with Duhamel, their role in protecting this intellectual environment has been asked. [65] The Bibliothèque de Sciences Po is also the main French partner in the International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, which is based at the London School of Economics. [130] The academic staff knew, sometimes as soon as 2008,[131] and its direction had been alerted, in particular by Aurélie Filippetti, former Ministry of Culture,[132] of the situation but a "law of silence" had been put in place regarding this. Sciences Po offers dual bachelor's degrees with Columbia University, Keio University, University College London, Freie Universität Berlin, University of British Columbia, the University of Sydney, the National University of Singapore, the University of Hong Kong, University of California Berkeley.[50]. [103] The Court noted that the university's complex legal status – a public university managed by a private trust – had contributed to dysfunction and waste. [30] This reform is "the most significant since 1945" and clarifies Sciences Po's governance with new rules, which address observations made by the Cour des comptes in a 2012 report.[31]. Research at Sciences Po covers economics, law, history, sociology and political science, while also taking in many interdisciplinary topics such as cities, political ecology, sustainable development, socio-economics and globalization. [5] FNSP, a private foundation that receives generous subsidies from the government, manages the IEP de Paris, owns its buildings and libraries, and determines its budget. [150] Most the alumni network is composed of students who received lectures in Sciences in addition to another studies. It ranked very well in politics and international studies, where it was ranked 2nd globally in the QS World University Subjects Rankings 2020, whereas it is ranked 62nd in social sciences by Times Higher Education. [47], Opened in 2010, the campus is located in the heart of the historic city of Poitiers in the Hôtel Chaboureau, a renovated building dating from the 15th century. [7], The connection between Sciences Po and French institutions meant that the university also played a key role in the apparatus of the French Empires. Déroulement d'élections partielles au Conseil d'Administration de Sciences Po Strasbourg. He had close relations with Emmanuel Macron: he helped him get elected and was guest at the president's private party after his election. One year later, Sidney and Beatrice Webb used the Sciences Po curriculum and purpose as an inspiration for creating the London School of Economics. The Paris Institute of Political Studies (French: Institut d'études politiques de Paris), commonly referred to as Sciences Po Paris or just Sciences Po (IPA: [sjɑ̃s po]), is a grande école and grand établissement located in Paris, France. Centre for the Sociology of Organisations (CSO), which conducts research on the sociology of organisations, sociology of public policy, and economic sociology. ", "Mon avis sur Sciences Po : "On en sait un peu sur tout, mais on ne sera jamais expert. As soon as 2004, fearing for the access to the bar and legal professions to be open to institutions that are not law schools, 54 professors of law signed a long text in the 'Recueil Dalloz' (major French legal journal), called "The Fight for the Law". Sciences Po is broadly perceived as an elite institution. "Sciences-Po: une stratégie de communication qui élimine les questions gênantes". 5ème année : 16 parcours de 2e année de Master /  Prépa ENA - Prépa INET, Association des étudiants du M2 Droit de l’Économie et de la Régulation en Europe (ADERE), Association des Diplômés d’Administration Locale de Strasbourg (ADIALO), Association des étudiants du master d’Administration publique (AMAP), Association des étudiants et diplômés du master Politique et Gestion de la Culture (ApoGée Culture), Association de relations internationales des étudiants de Strasbourg (MIRA), Association du Master Politiques Européenne, Association des étudiants du Master 1 science politique, 140 accords avec des universités étrangères, 88% de nos diplômés ont un emploi 6 mois après leur sortie. [15] The change, however, had little impact on Sciences Po's central role in educating the French elite. The restructuring of Master's study into graduate schools continued with the creation of the School of Public Affairs[28] and the Urban School in 2015 and the School of Management and Innovation[29] in 2016. In 2012, for example, Sciences Po Lille student representatives called Sciences Po (Paris) the "coronation of State inequity". Sciences des données et intelligence artificielle (ouverture prévue en 2021-22) (sous réserve) Sciences du langage ; MASTER - Sciences du médicament et des produits de santé. Sciences Po also began to expand outside Paris, establishing regional campuses throughout France. This system was seen to favor students from prestigious preparatory high schools, largely attended by the children of the French elite. [112], In 2007, however, a governmental decree authorized Sciences Po students to pass the Bar exam, providing they take a masters degree with the mention "law". Modifié le 21/12/2020 | Publié le 19/05/2020 Formation pluridisciplinaire, en 5 ans, le cursus Sciences Po Strasbourg est sanctionné par la délivrance du diplôme d’établissement de Sciences Po Strasbourg (grade Master reconnu internationalement) et d’un diplôme national de Master. to diverse members of staff, including his wife, in spite of the fact that Sciences Po is partly stately funded. The Doctoral School offers Master and PhD programmes in law, economics, history, political science, or sociology. [25] A further report by the French Court of Audit in 2012 severely criticized Sciences Po under the Descoings leadership for its opaque, and possibly illegal, financial management, notably with regard to management salaries.[26]. Communist politicians including Georges Cogniot proposed abolishing the ELSP entirely and founding a new state-run administration college on its premises. It will also incorporate a cafeteria, study areas and accommodation for 50 to 100 students on scholarships. [5], ELSP proved remarkably successful at preparing candidates for entry into senior civil service posts, and acquired a major role in France's political system. "Almost every French newspaper is run by an alumnus of Sciences Po", and most of the journalists in France are alumni from Science Po, so it would give the school "an unparalleled media coverage" and permit it to "cultivate a culture of secrecy" about its internal affairs. Six of the eight presidents of the French Fifth Republic have attended Sciences Po, including Georges Pompidou (in addition to the École normale supérieure), François Mitterrand (in addition to the Paris Law Faculty), Jacques Chirac, Nicolas Sarkozy (who did not graduate; in addition to the law school of Paris Nanterre University), François Hollande (in addition of HEC and Paris II), and Emmanuel Macron,[154] as well as acting president Alain Poher (in addition to Mines ParisTech. Filière d’excellence à vocation européenne et internationale, Sciences Po Strasbourg est une grande école publique qui fait partie des 10 Instituts d’études politiques français. It also studies issues related to higher education and research, healthcare, sustainable development, the evolution of firms, and the transformation of the state. The French Economic Observatory (OFCE), which is both a research centre and an independent economic forecasting body. 7% of the teaching body are permanent members. It also stated: “The fight against sexual and gender-based violence is at the heart of our institution’s core values and actions.”[123], Many students and some members of the French Parliament have expressed concern about the enforcement of racialism in Sciences Po. [43], Located in the region of Burgundy in a 19th century building, the Dijon campus was created in 2001 and now welcomes around 160 students.[44]. Public Higher Education Research Institution, 117, boulevard Saint-Germain: School of Journalism, 199, boulevard Saint-Germain: Doctoral School, 174 and 224, boulevard Saint-Germain: offices and classrooms, 28, rue des Saints-Pères: Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA). [21], From 2001 to 2011, the proportion of scholarship students at Sciences Po went from 6 to 27 percent[22] with around 30% of all students at Sciences Po currently receiving some form of scholarship. [74][75][76] In recent years, however, Sciences Po's concerted efforts, at times controversial, to promote social inclusion in higher education have taken center stage. The curriculum is taught in French, English and German, as it focuses on the European Union and French-German relations. [167], The philosopher, anthropologist and sociologist Bruno Latour has been teaching at Sciences Po since 2006. [77] Young people from working class family represent, in 2013, 9% of students. The creation of the school was in response to widespread fears that the inadequacy of the French political and diplomatic corps would further diminish the country's international stature, as France grappled with a series of crises, including the defeat in the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, the demise of Napoleon III, and the upheaval and massacre resulting from Paris Commune. Established in the region of Lorraine in 2000, the Nancy campus is located in a prestigious 18th century heritage site, the Hôtel des Missions Royales. The campus welcomes 300 students each year. The move was co-led by Guillaume Drago, professor at University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, and François Gaudu, professor at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne. In rankings based on English-speaking publications, QS Rankings and Times Higher Education, Sciences Po is globally ranked 242 and 401-500. [45] With a choice between 3 majors, including economics and society, politics and government and political humanities, students primarily choose to spend their third year abroad in an Asian country. [138] Duhamel’s power has extented to the French presidency and the French office of the Prime Minister. Finance ; Communication ; ... Loin de l’image d’une école qui ne forme que des politiciens, les débouchés de Sciences Po sont énormément diversifiés ! [155] The French Castex government includes a number of Sciences Po graduates, including Florence Parly, Bruno Le Maire, and Jean-Michel Blanquer. Students enrolled in these dual degree programmes spend one year at Sciences Po in Paris and one year at the partner university. Many high ranking civil servants have given lectures alongside their daily job, at the beginning of the evening: former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, former WTO director-general Pascal Lamy, former French President Francois Hollande, former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former French foreign minister Hubert Védrine, noted historian Pierre Milza,[170] Nobel Prize Laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz, and former Economics Minister and Ex-Managing Director of IMF Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Through the Foundations of Sciences Po, he had a huge network in politics, newspapers, TV channels, finance, etc. Being situated only two hours away from Paris, the students of this campus are especially fortunate to meet with exceptional guest speakers and be taught by remarkable professors. It has also produced work on the theory and history of law, public and private international law and intellectual property. From then on, the Grands Corps de l'Etat were obliged to recruit new entrants from ENA. Centre for Political Research (CEVIPOF), which investigates political attitudes, behaviour and parties, as well as political thought and the history of ideas. In 2016, 55 000 alumni were declared by the association Sciences Po Alumni. - L'Etudiant [20] This program enables the institution to recruit high-potential students at partner high schools in more disadvantaged parts of France who, due to a social, academic, and financial constraints, would not otherwise have been able to attend Sciences Po. Senior French diplomats including François Delattre (currently Permanent Representative of France to the UN),[160] Gérard Araud (former ambassador to the USA),[161] Sylvie Bermann (currently ambassador to Russia),[162] Bernard Émié (currently Director of the DGSE),[163] Jean-Maurice Ripert (currently ambassador to China)[164] and Maurice Gourdault-Montagne (currently ambassador to China)[165] are also alumni. [39][40], The Hôtel de l’Artillerie will house new facilities for Sciences Po's graduate programs, including a courtroom for the Law School and a newsroom for the Journalism School. [156], Over 20 other international leaders have been given lectures at Sciences Po. It would be creating barristers with a cheap education in law and would be detrimental, in particular, for the citizens who would take the services of barristers who did not have a proper education in law. [171] The Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) was founded by former Lebanese Minister of Culture Ghassan Salamé, who was succeeded by former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, economist Yann Algan and former French Minister of Culture Aurélie Filippetti. [140][141][142][143] Mion, who was chosen by Duhamel as director of Sciences Po with a salary of 200,000 euros in controversial circumstances,[144] admitted he knew, having brushed aside the allegations;[145] but said he was made aware of a "rumour" in 2019 and said that he should have taken the issue more seriously. In addition, each campus offers a different regional specialism which anchors students' intellectual objectives, the regions are: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East-Mediterranean, and North America. The Le Havre campus is primarily known for its vibrant campus culture, upholding numerous artistic and sports clubs and celebrating important Asian holidays, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. [108][109], In February 2016, the Court of Audit noted that reforms had been made, but stated that greater transparency was still needed. MASTER - Sciences du langage. [66], Founded in the 1950s, Presses de Sciences Po is the publishing house of Sciences Po. [135][118], The "chock wave" attained people close to Duhamel and Sciences Po. He also assisted Édouard Philippe in becoming Prime Minister and afterwards mayor. In 1886, the university established a colonial school with the goal of training students to take on professions in the colonial administration in a way that “propagates [...] a more scientific and international colonialism”. [78], The school has been criticised by Peter Gumbel, along with the École nationale d'administration, and “Grandes Écoles" in general as "elite colleges, devised by Napoleon two centuries ago and re-invented after the Second World War – [which] have become a machine for perpetuating a brilliant but blinkered, often arrogant and frequently incompetent ruling freemasonry". He told Le Monde: "I let myself be fooled". Its stated mission is to "ensure that the fruits of scientific rigour and academic independence serve the public debate about the economy". [112], In 2009, Sciences Po created the "Sciences Po Law School", in a new meaning for France for the phrase (see the disambiguation page, third meaning). It was founded in 1872 to promote a new class of French politicians in the aftermath of the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War.[3]. [89], Sciences Po has also been accused of being unduly helped by the media. It also criticized the French government for increasing state funding for the university without insisting on additional public oversight. Whether completing a dissertation or working on a freshman-level humanities project, students will benefit from the depth and breadth of scholarly, full-text content within our databases as well as ease of access and search functionality. [34] The school would thus be pursuing its teaching obligations in two prongs: The school has promised that all materials (including recordings of tutorials) will be available online. Un étudiant débourse en moyenne 1.183 euros par mois pour ses dépenses quotidiennes, auxquelles s'ajoutent pour certains d'importants frais de - L'Etudiant Central to Sciences Po's policy to diversify its student body is the Equal Opportunity Programme, launched in 2001. [110][111], Originally, only the master's degree in law ("maîtrise en droit") delivered by universités (as opposed to Grandes écoles like Sciences Po) was giving access to the legal profession. They managed to have the education in law to have a special place in the French Code of Education. In autumn 2017, a brand new section of the campus, complete with a new cafeteria and amphitheatre was opened to accommodate even more students. Centre for International Studies (CERI), which produces comparative and historical analysis on foreign societies, international relations, and political, social and economic phenomena. [93], Alain Lancelot, director of Sciences Po from 1987 to 1996, was investigated for financial mismanagement by the French Court of Audit. Définition du Master. It publishes academic works related to the social sciences. [102], In October 2012, the Court of Audit reprimanded Sciences Po for financial mismanagement, accusing it of opaque remuneration procedures, unwarranted expenses claims and excessive pay-rises for managers. That year, 65% of its research publications were in French, 32% in English and 3% in other languages. [51], At the graduate level, Sciences Po's seven schools offer one- and two-year Master's programmes and PhD programmes. [27] His intention to pursue Sciences Po's development as a "selective university of international standing" is detailed in the policy paper "Sciences Po 2022", published in the spring of 2014. Modalités de [...], Les mardis ou jeudis de 18h à 20h, Sciences Po Strasbourg [...], Mobilité internationale 2020 – 2021 : Création d’un campus [...]. Former students are unlikely to criticize it. [123] Their mother, Évelyne Pisier, professor at Sciences Po, privately defended her husband, saying that it was only fellations, and that he regretted it; she also accused Camille of not having told her earlier. Academics in law labelled such a move as a "coup" and created an online petition called "call against the questioning of the utility of legal studies in the education of lawyers" ("appel contre la remise en cause de l'utilité des études juridiques dans la formation des avocats"). In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mion announced in May 2020 that Sciences Po would be adopting a "dual campus" system for the upcoming academic year. Influential cultural figures, such as the writer Marcel Proust (in addition to the Paris Law School), the founder of the modern olympics Pierre de Coubertin, fashion designer Christian Dior, author Leïla Slimani, author Emmanuel Carrère, Harvard University Professor Stanley Hoffman, former Le Monde editor Jean-Marie Colombani also graduated from Sciences Po. The public-private nature of Sciences Po, Paris, also distinguishes it from a network of institutes of political studies throughout the country that were inspired by its curriculum, but that do not enjoy the same level of autonomy and prestige, namely in Strasbourg, Lyon, Aix, Bordeaux, Grenoble, Toulouse, Rennes and Lille. [166], Sciences Po recruits many former or current professionals to teach courses as temporary adjunct lecturers. At the tournament, students represent each campus and compete against one another in arts and athletic competitions. The campus welcomes about 200 students.[48]. [125] Bernard Kouchner learned about it in the 2010s and wanted to bash Duhamel, but Camille Kouchner prevented him to do so. Les Masters of Sciences se préparent en école de commerce, de management, en école d’ingénieur (elles ne préparent pas qu’au diplôme d’ingénieur), en école de journalisme, de finance, etc. Faculté des sciences juridiques politiques et sociales, université de Lille, capacité en Droit, Licences, Masters, Doctorat, Préparation aux concours, Droit, AES, Science Politique, enseignement à distance, formations tout le long de la vie, … They pointed out in particular the problem of the quality of the knowledge of legal professionals and of their deontology, should it be otherwise. "[91] The journalist Ariane Chemin stated in 2013 that, because so many journalists come from Sciences Po, the school has an unduly good public reputation. Quelles poursuites d’études après la spécialité histoire-géographie, géopolitique et sciences politiques ? [68][69][70], Since 2007 it has organized the Franco-British Dialogue Lecture Series in collaboration with the LSE and the French Embassy in London. [95][96][97], Descoings, president from 1997 to 2012, had been criticized for offering large sums of money (through salary rise, free accommodation, etc.) The Sciences Po Undergraduate College offers a three-year Bachelor of Arts degree with a multidisciplinary foundation in the humanities and social sciences with emphasis on civic, linguistic, artistic, and digital training.[50].