Overview
Must be a preferred option. Program capacity is limited with competitive admission.
EDUCO serves as an automatic backup unless applicant applies to a different alternate program
Not all programs open in the second round of applications
Learn more about the application process and deadlines for each round of applications.
Sciences Po, the French "grande ecole" for the study of political science, international relations, economics, sustainable development, law, and related subjects accepts two Cornell students each year. Preference is given to full-year students.
What is unique about this program?
- Sciences Po has a dynamic teaching faculty, high achieving students, and a special “methodologie” for their classes involving student presentations and group work.
- EDUCO, Cornell's consortium program in Paris, arranges optional activities & excursions and can provide tutorial support.
- EDUCO arranges housing in homestays or student residence halls at the Cite Universitaire.
- All students must have advanced French to study at Sciences Po. All courses must be taken in French.
- The EDUCO Consortium of Cornell in Paris is automatically a back-up for Sciences Po.
Refer to the academics tab for more information on courses and credit.
What is unique about Paris?
Needless to say, Paris is central to many ideal visions as the hub for philosophy, music, art, literature, theater--in short, "culture." But it is also the hub for political thinking and action on matters of identity, representation, labor rights, medicine, banking, and climate concerns. Whether in the streets, the cafes, or the classrooms, you will be at the heart of much that is changing in Europe.
Centrally located on the Left Bank, Sciences Po has expanded to include the site of a former Dominican Monastery and the site of France's "Artellerie." The Paris location serves masters and PhD students along with undergraduates. Sciences Po also has six additional sites around the country solely for undergraduates, each with a different regional focus. Their largest undergraduate campus, focused on "transatlantic relations," is located in Reims, a 45-minute train ride from Paris. Cornell students may propose to study at any of the sites, although support through the EDUCO Consortium is only offered to students in Paris.
Academic Calendar
- Fall: Late August - Mid-December
- Spring: Early January - End of May
For specific details, refer to the academic calendar posted on the EDUCO website under "Program d'Etudes" or "Academic Program"
How do I apply?
Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. For more information, visit Apply for Semester and Year on the Education Abroad website.
For Cornell approval and nomination, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are reviewed by Education Abroad. See timeline. Students who secure a space will be invited to commit. Once committed, the Education Abroad Office will nominate you to the exchange partner.
Once nominated by Cornell, complete the external application for exchange students provided by the partner. Schools typically admit the students nominated by exchange partners, but you must complete this process for them to review your application and offer you a place. The timeline for nominations varies greatly by program; you will hear from your Education Abroad Advisor or the program itself when it is time to apply externally.
Sciences Po Paris must be a preferred program to be considered for admission. EDUCO is the automatic assumed back-up for all Sciences Po applicants. No second application is needed unless you desire a different back-up program.
