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SIPA & Sciences Po Paris Dual Degree Program (MIA)

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.

 

Understanding Curriculum and Requirements

  • SIPA Tuition & Fees

    Students pay tuition at the institution where they are in residence. Dual Degree students pay tuition to the partner school in their first year while enrolled. Once matriculated at SIPA in the second year students will pay tuition & fees to SIPA.  Additionally students must be enrolled in Columbia University health insurance plan or have comparable insurance coverage while attending Columbia in their second year.

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

     

    Financial Aid 

    Students in the GPPN program will receive a financial aid application in February for review ahead of their second year at SIPA. Funding is extremely limited, and typically fewer than 10% of GPPN students are awarded support for their program of study. Students planning to apply for U.S. federal financial aid, should contact the SIPA Office of Financial Aid to initiate the process.

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

  • Interested in the Sciences Po/SIPA MIA dual degree? Applications are submitted through Sciences Po. For detailed admissions requirements and deadlines, visit the Sciences Po/SIPA dual degree program application and admission information page. Please direct admissions-related questions to the Sciences Po Office of Admission.

     

  • Dual degree students must complete all first-year coursework at Sciences Po before continuing to SIPA. In the second year at SIPA, students must:

    • Complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence
    • Fulfill all SIPA core requirements
    • Complete concentration requirements
    • Attain a cumulative GPA of 3.0

    Degrees from both institutions are awarded only upon completion of all requirements at both schools.

    Year One - Sciences Po  
    For detailed first-year course information, visit the Sciences Po Curriculum page.
     

    Year Two - SIPA
    Approved first-year courses from the partner school may count toward SIPA core or concentration requirements, with approval from the relevant concentration office.

    Core MIA Curriculum
    Concentration Page

    The table below lists approved course equivalencies for rising second-year dual degree students.

    MIA Track I Core Requirements MIA Track II Core Requirements Sciences Po Courses
    Economics Fundamentals (3credits) - Covers both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics   OAGE 0025 - Macroeconomics of Emerging Markets
        F1IP4005 - International Macroeconomics
        IFCO 2480 Rationality, Expectations and Macroeconomics
         
    U6500 Quantitative Analysis Same as track  I KOUT 2030 - Statistical Reasoning with STATA
        KOUT 2030 Statistical Reasoning with STATA
        KOUT2050 Applied Econometrics with STATA - Beginners
        KOUT2055 Applied Econometrics with STATA - Advanced
        KOUT 2075 Applied Econometrics with STATA - Intermediate
        KOUT2095 Data Science with R
        OAGE 0010 Introduction to Econometrics
        OBME 2090 - Advanced Statistics for Policy Analysis
        OBME 2135- Statistics and Data Analysis for Policy Makers
         
      Quantitative Analysis II (3 credits) No Equivalent - Must be completed at SIPA
         
    Politics I & II,(2)1.5 credits courses - Total 3 credits Same as track  I F1IS4545 War Studies
        F1IS 4245 - Advanced introduction to International Relations & Foreign Policy Analysis
        IFCO 2300 - Advanced Political Analysis 
        IFCO 2690 - The Limits of Political Analysis  
        KINT 4760 Le Nouveau Bouleversement Strategique/ The New Strategic Upheaval (Note: 2nd year course - 4 ECTS)
        OADI2290 Theory and Policy: Key Concepts in International Affairs
         
    Leadership & Management I , II,  & III ) -  (3) x 1.5 credit courses - (4.5 credits) - Note: Equivalencies listed meet 3 credits of the 4.5 credit requirement. Students required to complete 1.5 credits at SIPA Leadership & Management I (1.5 credits) F1GD 5820 - Management & Leadership: Unpacking Human Behavior in Development and Humanitarian Work Settings
        F1GD 5845 – Crafting the Game Plan Strategic Planning for International Organizations
        KINT 8155 -Financial Modeling in Business and Project Financing 
        OAGD 1010 - Women and Leadership
        OBGP 3140 Outils de Gestion
        OBGP3245 - Financial Skills for Project Manager (formerly OBGP 3135 Accounting)
        OBGP3240: Gestion de Projet: Introduction à La Gestion Financière et à . laTechnique d’outil De Gestion - (Project Management :Introduction to Financial Management and Management Tools)
        OBGP3295 - Project Management Life Cycle 
        Other courses: subject to the review and approval of SIPA OSA.
         
    International Law (1.5 credits) Same as track I FIGD 4500 Public International Law  (Fall 2025)
         
    Global Requirement I & II (6 credits)  Global Requirement I (3credits)  Waived for International Dual Degree Students
         
    Ethics for Policymakers (1.5 credits)   No Equivalent - Must be completed at SIPA
         
    Thesis OR Capstone Workshop including Capstone Preparatory course Same as track I Must be completed at SIPA
         
    Foreign Language Proficiency Same as track I Proficiency at B2 level or above - Please refer to SIPA's Foreign Language Requirement Page
         
    Required but course is not registered. Contact Career Advancement Center regarding requirement completion Same as track I Must be completed at SIPA:  Can be waived with sufficient work experience
    Internship: 0 credits Same as track I Complete either Year 1 or Year 2 or the summer between the partner school  and SIPA: Can be waived with sufficient work experience