The Summer School's University Programme is held in two separate sessions during the months of June and July. Students have the choice to attend one or both sessions.
June session: 3-28 June 2019
July session: 2-26 July 2019
Academic programme: The Summer School offers two academic tracks, in social sciences and French language. Both tracks are available in each session of the Summer School.
In the social sciences track, students select one core class for intensive study over the course of 36 contact hours, on topics ranging from international relations to political science to economics, as well as interdisciplinary studies of contemporary issues (Media and Politics, Migration, Populism, etc.). Classes are led by Sciences Po professors and researchers and are taught in English. Successful completion of a course awards students 4 ECTS credits. Syllabi for these classes are available on the website.
In the French language track, participants are placed at one of six levels adapted to their knowledge of the language (from total beginners to advanced). Over the course of 66 contact hours, students complete an intensive language programme including French language classes, oral expression workshops and written expression workshops. Successful completion of a course awards students 5 ECTS credits.
All students have the possibility to choose additional elective courses to complete 24 hours of additional study on a variety of topics (French language, French history or politics, statistical methods, and gender studies). Successful completion of an elective class awards students 2 ECTS credits.
Outside of class: The University Programme takes place on our Paris campus, in the heart of the Saint Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood. Our programme features a variety of extracurricular activities (conferences with guest speakers, guided visits to Parisian museums and monuments, weekend trips, etc.) over the course of the summer. Students may live in apartments or dorms with other programme participants, or choose to find their own housing if they so desire.
Applying: The Summer School is open to students from across the world. The eligibility criteria and application procedure are detailed on the Summer School website. Candidates must apply through the Sciences Po online application system.
The Summer School team is at your disposal to answer any questions regarding the 2019 programme. More information is available on the Summer School website: www.sciencespo.fr/summer.