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Program Availability: Spring Semester & Full Academic Year

Through Hampshire College's institutional relationship with the Institut d'Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po), students have the opportunity to study in France.

About the Institut d'Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po)

Sciences Po is an international center of excellence for teaching and research in the social sciences that is committed to understanding the contemporary world through an international perspective.

Though the main campus is in the heart of Paris, there are four other campuses in cities around France that specialize in certain areas of the world. In Dijon, the curriculum is concentrated mainly on the Eastern European state of the EU. In Menton, located on the French Riviera, students focus on the Middle East and the Mediterranean. The Franco-German campus in Nancy offers a tri-lingual curriculum (French, English, and German), and the Ibero-American campus in Poitiers focuses on Spain, Portugal, and Latin America with courses in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and English. '07-'08 Course Catalog

Sciences Po's international student body plays a central role in the university's learning community. Each year, more than 400 students from over 55 nations enroll in the Programme International, which is an integral part of Science Po's Premier Cycle, the regular undergraduate program. In the educational tradition of Sciences Po, the Programme International provides students with a broad grounding in social sciences, emphasizing comparative studies in an international context. Students participating in this program are considered full-time students. They take part in a fully integrated curriculum with the Sciences Po's home students.

In order to increase flexibility for students, Sciences Po is currently expanding its multilingual curriculum to undergraduates by developing English-language programs.

Eligibility & Prerequisites

Students should complete at least 4 semesters of undergraduate studies prior to enrolling in the International Program at Sciences Po. The exchange is open to qualified students, however, it is based on a balance of exchange. Please check with the Global Education Office if you are interested.

Term Dates

Fall Term: September - February
Spring Term: February - June

Please note: due to differences in the academic calendar, Hampshire students can apply for a full year at Sciences Po or for the spring semester only.

Housing & Meals

Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. Sciences Po's International Office can assist and advise students in finding housing.

Program Costs

Students pay tuition fees to Hampshire College. Students are responsible for housing and living expenses while in France.

How to Apply

You will need to complete and submit two applications to the Global Education Office before the application deadline for the semester you are applying to:

1. Hampshire Exchange Program Application
2. Sciences Po Application

Please contact the Global Education Office before completing an application.

Area Specialist

Jim Miller
Professor of Communications
School of Cognitive Science
413.559.5510
jmiller@hampshire.edu

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