SIPA MPA/Sciences Po Paris Dual Degree Program
Prospective Students
Study in Paris and New York and obtain Master's Degrees from both Sciences Po's Paris School of Public Affairs (SPA) and Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).
If admitted to this highly selective program students will have the opportunity to study in Paris and New York and obtain both Sciences Po and SIPA’s Master’s degrees in the same amount of time it takes to earn one degree. Spanning a wide range of disciplines, this unique opportunity offers core courses in international relations, economics, and management and a large number of concentrations.
All students will spend the first year in Paris at SPA, acquiring core skills and a solid multidisciplinary base, and their second year in New York at SIPA, where they will be able to gain in-depth specialization.
After two years, students will earn both SIPA's MPA and Sciences Po's Master’s in Public Policy. Dual Degree holders will join the ranks of an exceptional set of trans-Atlantic professionals, forging a growing network of internationally trained decision-makers.
Current Students
We encourage you to use the core mapping as a reference and guide to course selection to meet SIPA core requirements while enrolled at Sciences Po's School of Public Affairs (SPA).
Program Information
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FIRST YEAR (SCIENCES PO)
During the first year at Sciences Po students are encouraged to satisfy the maximum amount of SIPA core requirements possible. Please refer to the core mapping document at the top of the page for information on which Sciences Po courses are approved to satisfy SIPA core requirements. You can find information on Sciences Po curricular requirements here.
SECOND YEAR (SIPA)
During the second year at SIPA students will complete any remaining core requirements along with concentration and specialization requirements.
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Students pay the tuition and fees at the school where they are in residence. Dual Degree students will pay Sciences Po tuition and fees in their first year, and SIPA tuition and fees in their second. Students must be enrolled in Columbia University health insurance or have comparable insurance coverage when they are at Columbia during their second year. For students needing U.S. federal student aid, they should contact SIPA financial aid to begin the process. Tuition and fees can be found below:
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You should apply through the Sciences Po admissions portal.
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