The staff of Sciences Po’s International Office is available to assist incoming students throughout the year. In particular, a special team assists international students with all official paperwork required for a student residency permit.

Students are guided throughout the year to take advantage of the academic, extra-curricular and professional opportunities that a stay in Paris can offer. Help is also provided regarding housing and procedural matters.

Facilities

Incoming students are treated as full-time Sciences Po students and thus have full access to all campus facilities, including computer rooms, email, libraries, cafeterias, the cyber-cafe, and the careers and placement service. They may take part in the many student organizations, and are encouraged to take advantage of all aspects of student life at Sciences Po.

Sciences Po does not offer on-campus student housing. International students are offered help in arranging accommodation through Sciences Po’s list of contacts, and assistance with procedural matters. Students should be sure to arrive in advance of the semester start date in order to secure housing.

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Academic support

Throughout the year at Sciences Po, special attention is paid to the specific needs of international students. A Welcome Programme takes place in September, which includes instruction in French language, Sciences Po’s specific methodology, as well as social and cultural activities. A shorter orientation program in January is offered for exchange students coming for the spring semester only.

Support is also offered in the form of workshops led by doctoral students who serve as tutors. They provide a personalized methodological to international students for their exposés, case studies and essays.

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Career services

Sciences Po Avenir is the career and placement service that helps undergraduate and graduate students find internships according to their field of studies and interests. Services include individual counselling, resume referrals, mock interviews, conferences and workshops. Sciences Po Avenir holds many recruitment events throughout the year, including job fairs where students can meet with international recruiters from a range of fields and companies.

For more information: http://www.sciences-po.fr/avenir/

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