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SIPA MIA/Sciences Po Paris Dual Degree Program

Program Overview: Master of International Affairs
Study in Paris and New York: Earn Master's Degrees from Sciences Po and Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs

This highly selective dual degree program offers students the unique opportunity to study in both Paris and New York, earning Master's degrees from both Sciences Po's School of International Affairs (PSIA) and Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) in the same time frame as a single degree. This multidisciplinary program spans a wide range of disciplines, featuring a quantitatively robust core along with courses in international relations, policy and management.  

Students will spend their first year in Paris at PSIA, where they will acquire essential skills and build a solid foundation for success in this program.  In the second year at SIPA students will pursue in-depth study in their chosen field, selecting from thousands of courses offered by experienced faculty. They will also have access to exceptional research opportunities and practical experiences at this world-renowned institution. 

Upon completion of the two year program, students will receive Master's degrees from both institutions. Graduates will join a distinguished network of trans-Atlantic professionals, becoming part of an ever-growing community of internationally trained decision makers.

  • Students are required to complete the curriculum at Sciences Po in the first year.  For detailed information about the first-year curriculum, please refer to the Sciences Po site. Note that some Sciences Po courses can be used to meet specific SIPA core requirements. Please reference the SIPA Course Equivalency table for this information (temporarily unavailable).  

    During the second year at SIPA students must fulfill any unmet core degree requirements along with the requirements of their concentration and *specialization.  

    *International dual degree students entering SIPA for their second year in Fall 2025 will have the option to pursue the new curriculum which does not require the completion of a specialization.

    Year One - Sciences Po
    Curricular Requirements


    Year Two - SIPA
    During the second year at SIPA students will complete any remaining core requirements along with focus area requirements
    Current Curriculum & Current Concentrations and Specializations 
    OR
    New Curriculum (Effective Fall 2025)

  • Students pay tuition at the institution where they are in residence. Dual Degree students pay tuition to Sciences Po in their first year, and to SIPA in their second year.  Additionally students must be enrolled in Columbia University health insurance plan or have comparable insurance coverage while attending Columbia in their second year.  

    You can view complete information on tuition and fees using the links below: 

    SIPA Tuition & Fees 
    Note: a one-time Document Fee and semesterly Health and Related Services Fee is charged to students by Columbia University during their first year at Sciences Po.

    Sciences Po Fees

    Financial Aid

    Scholarship funding is very limited, and the likelihood of receiving financial assistance is very low, as typically less than 10% of international dual degree students are awarded scholarships each year. 

    The scholarship application will be available in late spring  prior to your second year with notifications sent out during the summer. Given the limited availability of funding we strongly advise students to secure alternative financing for their second year.  Additional information about other funding sources is available on SIPA’s Office of Financial Aid website.

    Students planning to apply for U.S. federal financial aid, should contact the SIPA Office of Financial Aid to initiate the process.

  • If you are interested in applying to the Sciences Po/SIPA dual degree program please click here for application and admission information. The application process is managed by LSE. Please address admissions related questions to the Sciences Po Office of Admission.