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Admissions Report 2022

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ADMISSIONS REPORT 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................page 4 1 A GENERAL INCREASE IN APPEAL 1 Ongoing appeal in 2022.................................................................................................................................................page 6 2 Undergraduate applications and admissions................................................................................................page 7 3 An Equal Opportunity Programme and a general policy of inclusion and diversity..........page 9 4 Master’s applications and admissions.................................................................................................................page 10 2 DIVERSITY AMONG APPLICANTS AND ADMITTED STUDENTS 1 Students from diverse places and backgrounds...............................................................................................................................................page 13 2 Greater inclusivity for students with disabilities.......................................................................................................................................page 19

INTRODUCTION S ciences Po aims to recruit the most talented, motivated and deserving students, whatever their social, cultural or geographical background. Our admissions statistics for 2022 are proof that the university succeeds in combining academic excellence, institutional appeal, social inclusion and geographical diversity. A total of 25,475 French and international high school students, undergraduates and graduates applied for admission to Sciences Po’s Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes in the 2022/2023 academic year. The Undergraduate College’s applicants came from 134 countries and almost 2,820 high schools throughout the world. Our Master’s applicants came from 127 countries and were of 101 different nationalities. Of those applicants, 4,794 were selected to join one of Sciences Po’s seven campuses around France at undergraduate, Master’s or doctoral level. The admissions procedure remained highly selective, with an overall acceptance rate of 19%. The successful undergraduate candidates came from 88 countries and 1,016 high schools. They joined the Undergraduate College, our Bachelor’s degree programme in the humanities and social sciences. Our seven Graduate Schools offered places on standard and dual Master’s degrees to students from 85 countries around the world, and places on one-year Master’s programmes to young professionals. Finally, our academic community welcomed 54 new PhD candidates. Sciences Po is proud to champion an inclusive and multiform approach to education, which continues to attract gifted applicants from all around the world. Every year, our Admissions Report provides statistics on the candidates applying and admitted to Sciences Po, while confirming that selectivity and student diversity can go hand in hand.

1 A GENERAL INCREASE IN APPEAL

ONGOING APPEAL 1 IN 2022 The 2022 Admissions Report confirms the appeal of all programmes offered at Sciences Po. 4 794 19% Admitted 25 475 Applicants de taux d'admis Applicants Admitted students Undergraduate College Master’s 2 033 2 584 14 711 9 977 One-year Master’s PhDs programmes 123 54 404 383

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS 2 AND ADMISSIONS Nearly 14 711 high school students applied to the Undergraduate College in 2022 (via the standard pathway, the Equal Opportunity Programme, the international pathway and dual degree procedures), compared with 18,187 applicants in 2021 and 10,966 in 2020. That equates to a 34% increase in applications within two years. Applicants and students admitted IN 2022 4 284 Designed to foster equality and diversity through a single FRENCH AND INTERNATIONAL DUAL DEGREES evaluation process, Sciences Po’s undergraduate admissions 14 711 1 160 procedure is the same for all French and international high INTERNATIONAL school students, regardless Applicants ADMISSIONS PATHWAY of their admissions pathway. It consists of four separate 658 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY evaluations, each graded out of 20, which carry equal weight in PROGRAMME (PARCOURSUP) the final admissions decision. Candidates are awarded three grades for their written 8 606 application and one grade for an interview conducted STANDARD PATHWAY remotely. (PARCOURSUP) Applicants* enrolled at French high schools (including AEFE schools) apply through the 530 FRENCH AND INTERNATIONAL online platform Parcoursup, while applicants enrolled at DUAL DEGREES non-French high schools apply 2 033 422 through Sciences Po’s own admissions platform. Admis students Admitted INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS PATHWAY *This includes applicants to Bachelor’s degree 173 programmes and some dual degrees, excluding EQUAL OPPORTUNITY international dual degrees PROGRAMME (PARCOURSUP) which are managed by our partner universities. 908 STANDARD PATHWAY (PARCOURSUP)

The undergraduate admissions procedure consists of : 28 920 evaluations 4 096 interviews 312 interviewers 783 assessors 58 admissions juries

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMME PAIRED 3 WITH A GENERAL POLICY OF INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMME PATHWAY (PARCOURSUP) + than 2 602 students have been admitted through the programme since its launch in 2001. The Equal Opportunity Programme supports : + than 15 000 High school students Since September 2022 : 198 partner high schools 24 academies in mainland France 7 academies in overseas France

MASTER’S APPLICATIONS 4 AND ADMISSIONS Applicants and students admitted IN 2022 4 084 FRENCH PROCEDURE (including partner agreements) 9 977 Applicants 4 386 INTERNATIONAL PROCEDURE 1 507 FRENCH AND INTERNATIONAL DUAL DEGREES 639 2 584 Admitted Students FRENCH PROCEDURE (including partner agreements) 1 533 INTERNATIONAL PROCEDURE 412 FRENCH AND INTERNATIONAL DUAL DEGREES 9,977 graduate applicants applied for one of our 30 Master’s programmes and more than 30 dual degree programmes with French or international universities via the French, international and dual degree admissions procedures.

ONE-YEAR MASTER’S PROGRAMME Created in 2015, our intensive Applicants for one-year IN 2022 one-year Master’s programmes Master’s programmes must be are designed for recent able to demonstrate relevant graduates and young professional experience as well 123 admitted professionals who want a fast as a strong academic record. students track to gaining the expertise they need to accelerate their 383 careers. applicants The programmes are taught at the Paris School of International Affairs, the School of Public Affairs, the School of Management and Impact, and the Law School. PhDs IN 2022 In 2022, the Sciences Po School of Research received PhD applications from a total of 404 applicants across its five different 54 admitted disciplines and 54 of them were accepted. students 404 applicants

2 DIVERSITY AMONG APPLICANTS AND STUDENTS ADMITTED

STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE 1 PLACES AND BACKGROUNDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Geographical distribution of applicants and admitted students (excluding double degrees) Admitted undergraduate students come from 88 countries and 1016 high schools. Diversity within France 41% 21% All other regions of France Île-de-France 3% Overseas France 35% International students (see more page 14) At Sciences Po, students do not need to have studied certain subjects or subject groups to be eligible for the Undergraduate College. Our applicants from French high schools took 27 different speciality subjects, with 15 different speciality subjects represented among the admitted students.

International Diversity 35% of the undergraduate students admitted came from outside of France. 10% North Africa and Middle East 60% Europe (excluding France) 15% Asia - Oceania 3% Sub-Saharan Africa 12% America Number of countries (by High school location) of which are applicants and admitted students Top 10 feeder countries for our undergraduates (by high school location, excluding France) Italy 9% 88 Germany 9% admitted United Kingdom 6% India 4% 134 Hungary 4% applicants United States 4% Pain 4% Morocco 3% Czech Republic 3% Belgium 3%

Nationality of applicants and students admitted from outside of France (by high school location) Undergraduate applicants and students admitted Applicants Admitted

MASTER’S The students admitted to our Master’s programmes came from 88 different countries, and were of 101 different nationalities. Top 5 feeder countries for Top 5 feeder institutions for applicants and students students admitted via the admitted via the international international admissions admissions procedure in 2022 procedure in 2022 1. U.K 1. King's College London 2. USA 2. Mc Gill University 3. India 3. University College London (UCL) 4. Netherlands 4. Leiden University 5. Italy 5. London School of Economics (LSE) Top 5 feeder disciplines among students admitted via the French procedure in 2022 1. Legal studies 2. Political science and sociology 3. Preparatory class for literary studies (CPGE) 4. Economics 5. Business school UNDERGRADUATE AND MASTER’S Of the undergraduate students admitted, 67% were female and 33% were male. Of the Master’s students admitted, 62% were female and 38% were male.

A socially inclusive university Percentage of students receiving a CROUS needs- based scholarship: Percentage of Sciences Po students receiving some form of financial aid in the 2022/2023 academic year: 35% of students receive tuition fee waivers 25% (due to low income, disabilities, tuition fee 12% adjustments). 2005 2022 1 in 3 students pays zero tuition fees 11,7 M€ Spent by SciencesPo on : Top-up grants of up to Emile International Other support services : 75% the sum allocated Boutmy mobility grants housing support, by CROUS for Scholarships emergency aid, residence scholarship-holders. for academic permit applications etc. excellence The Equal Opportunity Programme, our sliding scale system of fee allocation, and our proactive policy of financial and social support all help to foster greater diversity within the university.

GREATER INCLUSIVITY FOR STUDENTS WITH 2 DISABILITIES 500 students with disabilities enrolled at Sciences Po in 2022 Compared with 103 in 2014

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Double Degree in Global and Comparative Urban Planning and Governance

Degree Objectives

Validation of degree, tuition and fees, program overview.

The Urban School of Sciences Po (Paris) and the Urban Planning Department at UCLA (Los Angeles), two of the most highly rated programs in urbanism, policies, governance and urban planning in the world, have launched a new dual master’s degree program.  This is a world class, cutting-edge program, building on the strengths of both programs and the specialized training offered by each.

The Urban School of Sciences Po is renowned for its emphasis on the comparative and critical governance of the metropolis in different parts of the world, political economy, the political sociology of urban policies and their instruments, political protest and participation, planning and the social/ ethnic transformations of cities. It deploys an interdisciplinary social science approach to urban change, climate crisis, urban policies, digital cities, and citizen’s participation.

The Urban Planning Department at UCLA offers rigorous training in a wide array of areas of concentration, including community development, housing, transportation, urban design and development, regional and international development and environmental analysis and policy. A hallmark of UCLA’s program is its deep commitment to social, environmental and racial justice, democratized planning, inclusivity, and the integration of practice and research.

This is the only program that grants a dual degree in urban planning in the USA and Europe in the time normally taken to achieve just one degree. It offers the extraordinary opportunity to be trained in two of the world’s most dynamic metropolitan areas, each of them a vast laboratory for urbanism, urban policies and politics, and sharing many of the key challenges of cities today. But Greater Paris and Los Angeles have radically different spatial forms, geographies and histories, making them an unusually rich pair of settings for acquiring skills in global comparative urbanism, governance and urban planning , and understanding how to practice planning and organize urban collective action and policies in a diversity of contexts .

Students spend:

• Year 1 in Los Angeles in the  Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) , at the Luskin School of Public Affairs
• Year 2 in Paris in the  Master in Governing the Large Metropolis (GLM) , at the Urban School

During their internship and their “capstone” projects , students will be given, both individually and collectively, opportunities to deal with real professional situations in varied fields such as urban planning, urban services, mobility, real estate, housing, ecological transition, local and community development, and smart cities, among others.

Provided that all course requirements are met, students will graduate after two years with both master’s degrees, one granted by UCLA and the other by Sciences Po. The year at UCLA will also be accredited professionally in the United States.

Candidates apply directly through the UCLA Online Graduate Application.

The application deadline is 15 January, 2024.

Applicants are selected on the strength of their applications only. The final admissions decision is made by a jury with members from both universities.

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Application Timeline

September: Applications Opens January 15: Double Degree Deadline

Mid-March : Decisions for Double Degree are sent out

April 2024: MURP Welcome Day April 15: National Enrollment Deadline

APPLICATION PROCESS – GENERAL

APPLICATION PROCESS – GENERAL 

What is the application deadline? For admission and fellowship consideration to Fall Quarter 2024, the departmental deadline for the Double Degree  is January 15, 2024. The same deadlines apply for both domestic and international students.

Where do I send my application materials? The majority of your supplemental application materials should be submitted electronically via the online UCLA Application for Graduate Admission. Official transcripts only should be sent directly to:

UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Dept of Urban Planning, Admissions 3250 Public Affairs Building, Box 951656 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1656

For universities that send electronic transcripts, please have them sent to the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Sean Campbell, at [email protected].

Do official transcripts need to arrive by the application deadline? No, official transcripts need only be sent if you are admitted to the program.

What should I do with my junior college transcripts?  Please upload unofficial copies of all junior college transcripts to the Transcript Upload section of the Online Application, despite contradictory language in the description of that site.

Should I send my application materials to both Sciences Po and UCLA? No. You will submit all application materials to UCLA through the online graduate application. There is no need to apply through Sciences Po or to send materials to them unless specifically instructed to do so.

What is the application fee? We understand that applying to graduate school is an expensive process. The fee for domestic applicants is $120. The fee for international applicants is $140.

How do I apply for a fee waiver? Waivers will only be granted to those who fall under one of the  categories listed on the UCLA Graduate Division application . The university will grant need-based fee waivers for currently-enrolled students who are receiving financial aid. You must submit a letter from your financial aid officer indicating your enrollment and financial aid status and that payment would be a hardship. This letter should be uploaded directly to the application; select “Fee Waiver” as your method of payment. Your application will NOT be reviewed until your waiver is approved. Please follow up with the department no sooner than January, at least two weeks after you complete the application.

How can I verify that my GRE scores and transcripts have been received? We receive a high volume of materials and cannot verify receipt of materials over the phone. If anything is missing from your application, the staff will contact you in January. At that time, you may submit your missing material(s) without penalty.

How long should the Statement of Purpose and Personal History Statements be? 

Please follow departmental guidelines over those in the graduate application for all application materials. The Statement of Purpose may be up to 1000 words, while the Personal History Statement should be limited to around 500.

When will I hear from the Department regarding the status of my application? Admission notification and fellowship letters are usually sent out in early to late March. Please do not contact the Department regarding admission decisions until after March 15.

When do I need to notify the Department about whether or not I will be attending UCLA? The national deadline to inform all graduate schools of your decision is April 15th.

May I defer admissions? No, the Department of Urban Planning does not defer admissions. You will have to re-apply to the program.

Does the Department admit new students mid-year? No. Students are admitted to the fall term only.

If I am not admitted to the Double Degree Program, can I still be considered for the MURP? Yes! In the application supplemental section, simply indicate you would like to be considered for the MURP at UCLA Luskin if not admitted to the Double Degree. If you would like to be solely considered for Sciences Po, you will need to go through their application process.

APPLICATION PROCESS – LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

May I submit more than three letters of recommendation? Yes, although we encourage you to limit yourself to three letters unless special circumstances require additional letters.

How does the letters of recommendation system work?

• Click the “Recommendation Provider List” button.
• Insert the name and contact information of each recommendation provider.
• Once the recommendation provider information is saved, an email will be sent to the online recommendation provider with an access code and instructions on how to proceed with the online recommendation.
• When the recommendation provider submits the form to our office it will become a part of your application.
• You can view the status of your online recommendations each time you log into your application account.

May I use a third-party vendor such as Interfolio to submit my letters of recommendation? Such a vendor may send letters of recommendation directly to Sean Campbell via email ([email protected]). However, this method is discouraged because your application may be at a slight disadvantage as compared to other applicants who use the online submission process. Through a third-party system, your referees are not able to complete the rating piece of the evaluation.

APPLICATION PROCESS - TEST SCORES

TEST SCORES

Is the GRE required? No. The GRE is currently optional.

The GRE institution code for UCLA is R4837 and the department code is 4402, titled “City and Regional Planning.” However, indicating a department is not necessary.

Please make sure that the name indicated on your GRE report is exactly the same as the name on your application. Mismatched names will cause a delay in the review process of your application.

I did not include the department code in my GRE submission. Will my score still reach you?  Yes. ETS sends both electronic and paper copies to UCLA when requested.

Is there a minimum GRE requirement?  No. We evaluate applicants holistically when making admissions decisions, weighing the undergraduate record, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and prior planning-related work experience above all else.  

Is the TOEFL required? The TOEFL is required for international applicants only. The minimum score required is 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based, or 100 internet-based. The UCLA Graduate Division requires the following minimum passing scores for each section on the internet-based exam: Writing 25, Speaking 24, Reading 21, and Listening 17.

The TOEFL institution code for UCLA is 4837 and the department code is 97.

Is the IELTS accepted in lieu of the TOEFL? Yes, the IELTS is accepted in lieu of the TOEFL. Please note that the minimum Overall Band Score for admission to the Department of Urban Planning is 7.5. No subsection score may be beneath a 7.0.

What are the English language requirements for admission to UCLA?  International applicants whose first language is not English must certify their proficiency in English when applying to UCLA, and, if admitted, upon arrival.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Because of the rigors of the concurrent degree, the application requirements are more strict than those of applying to either university’s individual master’s programs. All applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission:

• A 3.5 overall GPA in undergraduate coursework, or an international equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Undergraduate coursework in microeconomics, statistics and college algebra is highly recommended
• Previous experience in planning, a planning-related field or community development is recommended

Note that all courses at Sciences Po are taught in English, so no mastery of the French language is required.

REVIEW PROCESS

All applications will be evaluated by a committee made up of faculty from UCLA Luskin and the Sciences Po Urban School. Applicants approved by both schools will be admitted.

We expect a maximum cohort of 12 students in the double degree program each year.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FAQ

Am I able to work in an internship in the summer between the UCLA and Sciences Po year?

Yes, you may hold CPT, meaning that you make work a paid job or internship while engaged in study. So during Year 1 or the summer in between, students can hold paid work in the US.

However, be advised that UCLA is on the quarter system, while Sciences Po is on the semester system. This means the summer between the two programs is relatively short, so plan accordingly.

Am I able to obtain OTP and work in the US after completing the second year in the program? 

No. Eligibility for OTP rests on three factors set by the US State Department:

• 3 contiguous quarters of study resident in the US
• Work must begin within 90 days of graduating
• The OPT must be immediately after the 3 quarters of resident study

As such, students may not obtain OTP after the completion of their studies at Sciences Po and may not work in the United States without US citizenship or an appropriate visa sponsorship from an employer.

May I take a gap year between the two years of study to work in the US before continuing on to Sciences Po? 

No. Both years of the program must be completed consecutively.

Am I able to work in France and/or the EU following the completion of the program?

This may differ depending on your country of citizenship. Please refer to all French / EU guidelines to determine your ability to work following the program.

CONNECT WITH US

Please direct any questions about the program to:

Sean Campbell Associate Director of Admissions & Recruitment Public Affairs Building, Room 5363 [email protected] (310) 825-8957

Schedule an appointment  here !

The UCLA – Sciences Po Dual Degree provides access to stimulating career paths in the US and France but also, thanks to a strong comparative and critical approach, in America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. They will be prepared to take on jobs in the public sector, nonprofits and NGOs, research organizations, and private planning, consulting, and development firms.

For career survey data from recent UCLA Luskin MURP Alumni, visit our career services page .

For information about graduates from the Urban School at Sciences Po, see their career page .

Students are registered for two full years at both universities and have access to the student services of both Sciences Po and UCLA. Students must validate their course work under the requirements of the university at which they are studying.

• 48 US Credits (= 96 ECTS) during the year at UCLA
• 60 ECTS credits during the year at Sciences Po

To earn the dual degree, students must validate the two years of study in both universities.

Students pay their fees:

• to UCLA for Year 1
• to Sciences Po for Year 2 + an “In Absentia Fee” for UCLA for the spring quarter of Year 2

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PhD studies

It is possible to continue studying with a PhD at Sciences Po Lyon after the 5th year.

Sciences Po Lyon is responsible for the academic and administrative management of the PhD in political science bringing together Lyon 2 and Lyon 3 Universities, Jean-Monnet Saint-Étienne University and the École Nationale Supérieure.

International students can apply for a PhD in political science (or in any of the other disciplines taught at Sciences Po Lyon, notably economics, law, history, information and communication) and be supervised by a member of teaching staff from Sciences Po Lyon or any other of the institutes within the group.

They can also apply for doctoral contracts (a three-year funding for a PhD), which are awarded each year by the corresponding Doctoral School board.

Theses can be drafted in French or in a foreign language (notably English) in accordance with terms and conditions set forth by the Doctoral School. Jointly supervised theses are possible with foreign institutes. These are jointly managed on each site.

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The Graduate Program

Exchange programs, phd exchange program with sciences po.

Apply to be nominated for academic-year exchange to conduct PhD research at Sciences Po in Paris. February 1:  Deadline for PhD Students to email application materials to DGS.

Each year GSAS exchanges one PhD student with   Sciences Po in Paris , Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques et l’Institut d’Etudes Politiques. History, Political Science, and Sociology Departments participate in the exchange.

GSAS invites eligible PhD students from these three Departments to apply by February 1 to be nominated by their Department to spend the following academic year (October through June) at Sciences Po in Paris. Students are eligible if they:

• have completed all requirements for the MPhil
• have a dissertation topic that would benefit from a year of research in Paris
• have received departmental approval of the PhD dissertation proposal
• are not beyond year 6 in the program
• are a multi-year student who will be on a dissertation fellowship during the exchange year
• have good written and oral French skills

Students must email the following documents to their DGS by the deadline to be considered for the nomination by the deadline:

• a Curriculum Vitae in French or English
• a statement of purpose in French or English explaining why the student wishes to pursue their PhD research at Sciences Po
• a summary of their research project in French or in English
• a letter of academic recommendation from their PhD Faculty Sponsor

The Director of Graduate Studies emails the nomination materials to   GSAS Associate Dean Terrien   by February 15.  GSAS chooses one applicant and forwards the nomination to Sciences Po.

Description of Exchange for GSAS Students

One Columbia PhD student on a dissertation fellowship travels to Sciences Po in Paris for the academic year (October through January). NOTE: This award is substitutional for the dissertation year fellowship the GSAS exchange student to Sciences Po would receive if they remained in New York.

Upon approval by GSAS and Sciences Po each spring, the Columbia PhD student is promised from Sciences Po free tuition and a stipend in Euros comparable to the amount that Columbia would have awarded for the academic year 2007-08.  Columbia will pay health insurance so that the student is covered in the U.S. (in case the student travels to the U.S. during the year) and the student is required to carry approximately $200 French health insurance in Paris.

In Paris, the GSAS exchange student is assigned a faculty adviser and invited to participate in a Sciences Po seminar designed specifically to socialize international students. In the seminar students share their doctoral research with faculty and students.  The student has access to all research services and other Sciences Po benefits and may be considered eligible to apply to teach a topic seminar on their dissertation topic in English for an adjunct salary in addition to the stipend.

Ph.D. Student Exchange at the London School of Economics

To offer Ph.D. students additional research resources (archival and advisory) and to introduce students to the academic culture, professional contacts and employment opportunities in the UK.

The exchange offers Columbia PhD students in year 3-6 an opportunityto work with LSE  faculty,conduct research in nearby archives and libraries, and attend conferences and workshops both within the School and elsewhere in the UK and Europe.

Duration of each exchange

Each exchange will be for a minimum of one 10-week LSE term or a maximum of one academic year.

Application procedures

The Columbia-LSE Joint Teaching Committee is responsible for administering the exchange, including accepting applications. The deadline for the fall semester, or the full academic year, is April 30. If you wish to spend the spring semester in London the deadline is August 31.

For Columbia students going to LSE

Columbia students should submit to the MA committee chair (see below) a dossier containing the following materials:

§  A one-page single-spaced statement of academic purpose explaining their research interests, why a visit to LSE would benefit them, and what they intend to do there, including which scholar/s at LSE they hope to work with. This statement should make clear the preferred length of the visit – a minimum of one ten-week term, or a maximum of one academic year.

• A letter of support from a Columbia advisor.
• A note from the prospective LSE academic advisor(s) confirming that they will be able to assume this role at the time of the student´s visit.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• Visa status, country of citizenship, place of and date of birth
• A letter demonstrating that the student has sufficient funds to live on during the time on the exchange.
• A completed LSE Graduate Application form (which can be downloaded from the LSE web site:  https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/How-to-Apply

MA Committee Chair:

Professor Marwa Elshakry, [email protected]

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po 2024-2025 (Fully-funded)

Deadline: November 26, 2023

Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po 2024-2025 . The Mastercard Foundation Scholarships are designed for students who demonstrate academic excellence and strong leadership potential, but who face difficulties or do not have the funds to access higher education. They are particularly aimed at students who aspire to make a real and lasting impact in tackling some of the foremost issues facing the continent, particularly in the fields of public policy and major political, environmental and societal transitions.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program has three major strategic objectives: providing specialised support for students, developing their soft skills outside of the student experience and, lastly, building a strong alumni network.

Since 2017, Sciences Po is part of the four European universities (with the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Since then, the partnership has enabled 138 students from Sub-Saharan Africa to enroll in a degree programme in the social sciences at Sciences Po, with the aim of training a new generation of change-makers in their home countries.

Scholarship

• Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses in France throughout the period of study at Sciences Po.

In addition to funding scholars’ studies, Sciences Po provides a range of specialised resources to support them during the process, and to facilitate their transition into the working world. In particular, scholarship students have access to:

• Support in the run-up to their departure, specialist support on arrival and an official welcome programme.
• Housing in Paris reserved for scholarship holders.
• Personalised support throughout their studies, ensuring that every student has the best possible experience at Sciences Po.
• Careers support: guidance to help students identify their professional aspirations; a careers fair focusing on employment and internship opportunities in Africa; access to the university’s business incubator (FR) and its network of employers and alumni working in Africa; careers support workshops; participation in conferences, etc.
• A mentoring programme co-run with the Africa Division of Sciences Po Alumni.
• Access to the wide range of general resources that Sciences Po provides to guide students through every step of their studies.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of a country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Show a willingness to commit to bringing about change in Africa and making a genuine impact on the region in the areas of public policy and major political, environmental and societal transitions.
• Have a demonstrable need for higher education funding (note that proof of your financial circumstances will be required as part of your application).
• Provide a recommendation from your university.
• Have obtained a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) by the following academic year. 
• Be applying for a two-year Master’s programme at one of Sciences Po’s seven Graduate Schools. Applicants to one-year Master’s programmes, dual degree programmes or joint Master’s programmes are not eligible for the scholarship.
• Have attained a minimum of C1 level in French or English, depending on the programme you are applying for ( see the language requirements for each programme ). Note that programmes are either taught entirely in French, entirely in English, or in both languages.
• Not have obtained or be working towards a prior Master’s degree.
• Be under 35 at the start of the graduate academic year.

Application

You must first check that you are eligible for the scholarship by providing the required information on  the scholarship website . Once your application has been submitted and examined by the Science Po staff, you will be informed of whether or not you are eligible for the scholarship.

If you are declared eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, you will not have to pay the processing fee for your application to Sciences Po.

On the scholarship site, you will need to provide:

• Personal details
• A letter of recommendation from the academic advisor at your university to support your application. For this, you will need to ask the person to  complete and sign this form .
• Full information and evidence regarding your financial circumstances.
• Information regarding your academic record and extra-curricular attainments.
• A statement detailing your varied experiences of and view on issues specifically affecting Africa, and explaining how you plan to achieve change on the continent. The quality of this statement will be a deciding factor for the panel in charge of allocating the scholarships.

You must have completed this step by November 26, 2023 in order to receive your approval of eligibility for the scholarship, and to waive the processing fee for your application to Sciences Po (the deadline for which is December 3, 2023).

For more information, visit MCFSP at Sciences Po .

Jude Ogar is an educator and youth development practitioner with years of experience working in the education and youth development space. He is passionate about the development of youth in Africa.

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Berkeley and Sciences Po Dual Degree Program

Admission to the program is highly competitive.  Students must be approved for admission by both UC Berkeley and Sciences Po to be considered for the Dual Degree Program. Students are evaluated according to the following criteria: academic achievement, perceived intellectual readiness, and the applicant's own representation of their experience, ideas, and aspirations.

Students are admitted to the program as Freshmen (first-year students). To apply to the Dual Degree, students must complete the standard University of California application for UC Berkeley , AND the Sciences Po–UC Berkeley Supplemental Application . Complete information on applying to UC Berkeley can be found through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions .

Candidates must meet UC Berkeley and Sciences Po admissions requirements, including English proficiency requirements. Applicants deemed eligible will be invited to an interview before a panel of representatives from Sciences Po and UC Berkeley.

Note: By applying to the program, you have also applied to UC Berkeley as a 4-year degree-seeking student. It is possible to gain admission to UC Berkeley and be denied admission to the Dual Degree Program.

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Applications for 2024 admission are now closed. Fall 2025 admission applications will open in September 2024.

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Sciences po supplemental application*.

*You will be prompted to create an account through UC Berkeley before you can access the Sciences Po Supplemental Application. This account is not linked to the account you will create for the University of California application.

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Students apply directly to the University of California and select Berkeley as a campus . Students must meet all of the guidelines to apply based on their residency, whether California resident, out of state, or international student. Please see the Freshman Admission Page for more information.

For information on the Personal Insight Questions, see this Guide for Freshman Applicants .

Please note that SAT/ACT test scores are not used for any part of the Dual Degree admission process, including evaluation/holistic review, selection, or scholarship processes. For more information, please visit this University of California admissions page .

Sciences Po Supplemental Application

Supplemental application essay.

In 750 to 1,000 words, describe your motivations for applying to the Dual Degree program between Sciences Po and Berkeley and why you chose the specific Sciences Po campus and/or program of study (Le Havre, Menton, or Reims).

Explain how and why the multidisciplinary education environments at Sciences Po and within Berkeley’s College of Letters & Science will help you to achieve your personal goals, both academic and professional. Please include specific examples that address the Sciences Po campus’s region of focus. Be sure to explain how you foresee your involvement in campus life outside of the classroom at both institutions.

The essay should be written in English.

Students must include a resume or CV as part of their application. This should include activities, organizations, skills, internships, and anything else done while in high school, outside of coursework.

Recommendation Letters (Optional)

Students can submit up to two (2) letters of recommendation for the Sciences Po supplemental application. Letters can be written in English or in French.

Recommendation letters can come from the following (we highly suggest at least one letter come from an academic source):

• Anyone else you deem appropriate

*If asked to submit letters of recommendation by UC Berkeley following application submission, please note that the letters submitted to the Dual Degree program are not forwarded to the UC Berkeley Admissions Office and must be submitted separately.

If invited, online interviews will take place between late January and early February.

Interviews include Dual Degree Program Coordinators and Sciences Po Campus Directors, Deans, and/or officials. Be prepared to answer questions about the campus, region, current events, and personal reasons for interest in the program.

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Jean Bassères Appointed as the Interim Administrator of Sciences Po

The Minister for Higher Education and Research, in agreement with the President of the Fondation nationale des sciences politiques (FNSP), has appointed Jean Bassères as the interim administrator of the FNSP and the IEP de Paris ( Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris ).

An alumnus of our institution and a distinguished senior civil servant, Jean Bassères has dedicated his professional career to serving the State . He began his career at the Public Accounts Department, which he later headed, and then worked successively as Secretary General of the Ministry of the Economy, Head at the General Inspectorate of Finance and Managing Director of France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi ). He was also chairman of the commission responsible for reforming the Institut national du service public (INSP, formerly ENA).

From 27th March, he has been assuming full responsibility for his roles as administrator of Sciences Po, until the end of the process for electing a new director. He will ensure the continuity of our institution's teaching and research activities as the academic year draws to a close.

With regard to the process for electing the new director, Sciences Po's bylaws provide for the establishment of a committee responsible for preparing the proposal to the FNSP Board of Directors and the IEP de Paris Board of Directors for the appointment of a new Foundation Administrator and a new Institute Director, respectively. This committee will carry out a public call for candidates published in the Journal officiel de la République française , examine the applications and select those to be interviewed. It will draw up a proposal and submit it to the two boards, which will vote on it. The joint proposal will be forwarded to the appointing authorities.

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Dear Employer Partners,

Happy spring! Our students are back from Spring Recess and getting back into the swing of classes, which will end on April 29th. We request that all employers avoid heavy programming during our Reading Period and Final Exam weeks, which take place from April 30th – May 10th, 2024.

• April 29th – Classes end
• April 30th-May 2nd – Reading Period
• May 3rd-10th – Final Examinations
• May 13th-17th – Senior Week
• May 19th – Commencement

If you are interested in connecting with us to discuss your recruitment needs for the 2024-2025 academic year, please let us know. We are happy to arrange a consultation meeting to discuss your plans in greater detail.

Employer Relations Team Supporting the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Engineering, and The School of Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts

Sue Atkins , Associate Director, Employer Relations

• Willa Mayo , Recruiting Coordinator, Employer Relations

Fall 2024 In-Person Career Fair on Friday, September 27th

We are thrilled to be hosting an in-person Career Fair again following our successful fairs this past year. We will be welcoming up to 200 employers across various industries in the Tufts Gantcher Center. Lunch will be provided.

Registration Fees for Fall 2024 In-Person Career Fair:  

• For-profit companies: $500
• Large Nonprofits (50+ employees) and Government Agencies: $450
• Small Nonprofits (less than 50 employees) and Emerging Startups (less than 50 employees): $300
• Learn about additional sponsorship opportunities

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT of $50.00 for those who register by August 5th, 2024

Each In-Person Career Fair registration includes the following: 

• Set-up for organizations beginning at 10 AM in Gantcher Family Sports & Convention Center
• Registration for 2 representatives. Please note: Additional representatives may be added for $50 each, up to a total of four representatives per company.
• 1 Table (6ft x 30in) and 2 chairs (bring tablecloth from your organization for your table)
• Lunch provided to each representative
• Resume book sent to organization following Career Fair (students will opt-in to have resumes sent to employers)
• Note : In an effort to reduce waste, we encourage employers to create QR codes where students can access informational materials about your company virtually. In lieu of hard copies of flyers, pamphlets, and other materials, consider linking to your website, promotional videos, a slide deck, etc. via a QR code that can be displayed at your table.

Employers must follow all Tufts University COVID Policies for visitors to attend this Career Fair.  View Career Fair COVID policies .

Coming Soon: Summer 2024 Jumbos4Jumbos Project Submission Deadline: Friday, April 26th

Jumbos4Jumbos is an opportunity for Tufts alumni from the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, and the School of Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts to offer virtual projects and micro internships that will provide current students with exposure to an industry or an opportunity to build new skills such as data analysis, marketing, etc. The program is managed via The Herd , where alumni and students engage in mentoring and networking conversations. The site makes the process seamless, and alumni are able to self-manage and monitor the process from beginning to end.

In past years, we have had between 40 – 50 projects available to current first year, sophomore, and juniors. Our goal is to offer a variety of projects that will reach both our early career students exploring various majors and deciding on career pathways and upperclassmen that have more experience through courses, previous internships, and research skills. We look forward to seeing projects that can assist our undergraduates — no matter their class year.

We hope that alumni with virtual projects will consider offering an opportunity during the summer break between June 1 – August 31, 2023 . Projects should conclude before the beginning of the fall semester.

Employers with traditional full-time positions and summer internships (remote or in-person) can still post those positions on our Handshake platform  for students and alumni to access and apply for per our usual process. Willa Mayo, Recruiting Coordinator can assist you with any questions you have about this program and navigating The Herd projects process.

You will find information about the program along with an FAQ and full guide on our Employer Relations site .

Hiring Timelines – Quick Poll Results

Thank you to everyone who completed the Hiring Timelines Quick Poll distributed in our March Employer Newsletter. We received 196 responses from employers across a variety of industries.

Employer Offer Policies for Tufts University

We know that many organizations will be in the process of extending offers for both internships and full-time positions in the coming weeks. We developed these offer timeline guidelines below using best practices outlined by our professional organization, The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and hope that they are helpful as both students and employers make final decisions regarding offers.

Some factors that employers should consider when determining offer deadlines:

• Housing & relocation — Does the student have enough time to research housing costs and availability in the area of the position?
• Proximity to graduation — Does the student have time to explore a wide range of options in advance of graduation?
• Time to make offers to other students if initial offers are not accepted — Will the student pool be sharply decreased by a delay?
• Prior experience with candidate — Does the student believe a prior internship will lead to a job offer?
• Impact of technology — How quickly can offers be extended along with offer details, such as salary, benefits, and bonuses?

The Career Center team works closely with students around the offer negotiation process, so please reach out to us if you have any questions.

The full details on recommended dates and timelines are listed on the Employer Policies section of the Tufts Career Center website.

Coffee Hour with Employer Relations: Roundtable Discussion on Co-op Programs on April 12th at 12 pm EST 

Join the Employer Relations team at Tufts for a roundtable discussion on Friday, April 12th – 12 noon – 1 pm pm via Zoom . We will be sharing more about the undergraduate and graduate Co-op programs in the School of Engineering. In addition, we will share how employers can participate in the program and learn about programs that will be hosted on-campus and virtually to engage with our students. A Zoom link will be sent to attendees once you register for the event.

Employers can explore the two co-op programs by viewing the information provided on the following links:

Undergraduate co-op program in the School of Engineering

Graduate co-op program in the School of Engineering

We look forward to seeing you at our employer roundtable discussion!

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences -Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Leadership

Why diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice leadership at Tufts?

Who are your leaders of the future? Do your employees want to prepare for in-demand leadership positions focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Flexibility Designed for busy professionals, our master’s degree and certificate offer both flexibility and convenience. Employees can study part-time, online or on campus, and finish the program in 15 to 24 months.

Online Certificate in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership https://asegrad.tufts.edu/program/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-justice-leadership-certificate

Does your company have established professionals who want to get up to speed on current diversity, equity, and inclusion issues? Our four-course certificate program is designed to quickly familiarize students with the concepts and tools needed to lead strategic organizational change successfully.

Master of Arts in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership (Online and On-Campus) Available full-time or part-time | Finish in 15 to 24 months https://asegrad.tufts.edu/program/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-justice-leadership-masters

Do your leaders have the passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion? With Tufts’ master’s degree program, they will while immersing themselves in interdisciplinary courses and hands-on experiences focused on critical race theory, the historical contexts of DEI, organizational leadership, program design and measurement, and more.

If your HR department would like to discuss this and other programs with Tufts, please contact Sarah Herchel, Associate Dean, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Individual employees interested in the program should contact Graduate Admissions, at [email protected] .

🗞 Tufts in the News

Highlighted articles about Tufts University:

• A Different Kind of Spring Break | Tufts Now
• Fiona Hill to Deliver Commencement Address to the Class of 2024 | Tufts Now
• What Do You Know about Islamophobia? | Tufts Now
• The Chatbot in the Classroom (TuftsNow)
• Sexual Misconduct Prevention Through Skill Building and Culture Change (TuftsNow)
• Academic Achievement and ‘Intellectual Curiosity’ Shared by Admitted Class of 2028 (TuftsNow)
• A Funny Woman’s Guide to Grieving | Tufts Now

📖 What We’re Reading

• Strategies for Advancing Pay Equity (naceweb.org)
• Small business hiring woes show signs of easing as economy stays strong (boston25news.com)
• How biotech companies are using AI to design drugs (wbur.org)
• The 11 Most In-Demand Job Skills of 2024 (and How to Develop Them) (lifehacker.com)
• Factors Contributing to Intern Conversion (naceweb.org)

  Employer Resources

• Tufts Spring 2024 to Fall 2024 Academic Calendar
• March 2024 Newsletter
• How to Schedule a Tabling Event on Campus 
• How to Create an Employer User Account, Join a Company, and Connect with Schools on Handshake
• How to Post a Job on Handshake
• How to Recruit at Tufts 
• Tufts Employer Policies 
• Handshake for Employers

Team Contact Information by Industry

If you are interested in connecting with Tufts Career Center, please send us an email. We will respond to you as quickly as possible and look forward to hearing from you. Our staff members support undergraduate and graduate students and alumni in the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the School of Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts only.

Please check out our Employer Relations website for all information including policies (e.g. offers to students) and other great information about engaging with Tufts University.

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