Sciences Po, the French "grande ecole" for the study of political science, public policy, international relations, economics, sustainable development, law, and related subjects.

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.
• Sciences Po's unique analytical approach challenges students to think, argue, and write in a new way.
• Students find it invigorating to be in an environment with future leaders in international politics and policy.
• Reims has the largest undergraduate program in the Sciences Po network, with many classes in English.
• With many international students, it can take extra effort to engage with French students and culture, but the payoff for those who try is great.
• Sciences Po is for you if you are highly motivated, self-driven, and open to feedback.

Refer to the academics tab for more information on courses and credit.

What is unique about Reims?

Reims, a city of more than 180,000 inhabitants just 45 minutes by high-speed train from Paris, is also an important university center with many sports and cultural facilities nearby, affording students an excellent quality of life in pleasant surroundings.

Reims is a Gallo-Roman city that has occupied an important place in France’s history: a Roman capital, it was also the city where the French kings were coronated. After heavy bombing during World War I, it was rebuilt in an Art Deco style that makes it one of the jewels of French architecture. Three monuments in the city are listed as Unesco World Heritage sites: the Cathedral, the Palace of Tau and the Abbey of St-Rémi.

Apart from its history, Reims enjoys an international reputation thanks to the prestigious houses of Champagne, of which most estates are within the city. The Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars have been on Unesco's heritage landscapes list since 2015.

Science Po's largest undergraduate campus is housed in a magnificent seventeenth-century building—the former Jesuit College—near the famous Reims cathedral. A real historical monument and architectural wonder, the College was renovated so as to preserve the stones, woodwork, stained glass windows and paintings of the period, while integrating the modern spaces (classrooms and library) required to offer all the services and features of a world-class campus.

Academic Calendar

• Fall: Late August - Mid-December
• Spring: Early January - End of May

For specific details, refer to Science Po's academic calendar. Note that midterms are typically scheduled on Saturdays.

How do I apply?

Applying to study on an exchange program is a two-step process. The Cornell approval process must be complete before your program advisor in the Office of Global Learning can submit your nomination to the exchange partner.  Exchanges may have limited spaces, so early applications are encouraged.

1. For Cornell approval and nomination, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are approved by your college and the Office of Global Learning on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this page, or earlier, if filled.
2. Once nominated by Cornell, complete an external application specifically for exchange students.  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.

Sciences Po Paris must be a first choice to be considered for admission.