Sciences Po Paris
- France
- Founded 1872
Overview
Sciences Po or Sciences Po Paris, formally known as the Paris Institute of Political Studies, is a public research university located in Paris, France, which holds the status of grande école and the legal status of grand établissement.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1872Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
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| Main location | ParisSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 11,196 (2023)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 3,280 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | sciencespo.fr (opens in a new tab) |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- The Émile Boutmy scholarship Open, deadline 13 Jan 2027
Sciences Po Paris's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- François Hollande (opens in a new tab)President of France from 2012 to 2017 (born 1954)
- Emmanuel Macron (opens in a new tab)President of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
- Nicolas Sarkozy (opens in a new tab)23rd president of the French Republic from 2007 to 2012
- Georges Pompidou (opens in a new tab)President of France from 1969 to 1974
- François Mitterrand (opens in a new tab)21st President of the French Republic from 1981 to 1995 (1916–1996)
- Boutros Boutros-Ghali (opens in a new tab)Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1992 to 1996
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