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Dual degree with Columbia University

A Founding Dual Degree in International Affairs

Sciences Po’s Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) and Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) share the conviction that the best education for future policy experts and senior decision-makers in international affairs is the product of the combination of a solid multidisciplinary base in social sciences and an in-depth specialization.

Building on the complementary approaches of two prestigious institutions with rich and diverse academic traditions, Sciences Po (PSIA) and Columbia University (SIPA), both members of the Association of Professional School of International Affairs (APSIA), decided as early as 2000 to combine their strengths and offer a dual Master’ s degree program in International Affairs.

The dual degree program in international affairs open to all candidates worldwide.

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Sciences Po – PSIA, Paris School of International Affairs

In keeping with Sciences Po’s centennial tradition of excellence, PSIA offers cutting-edge education to tomorrow’s leaders in international affairs.  Responding  to the tremendous shifts witnessed today in world, PSIA doesn’t simply train the world’s future decision-makers for their next job, but rather, educates future leaders for significant careers that can make a difference in international and global affairs tomorrow.

The PSIA curriculum strongly emphasises specialisation and “craft” by awarding seven different Master degree programs and offers 18 concentration programs, equipping students with common conceptual and methodological tools needed to contextualise and embrace intersections within contemporary world issues by building bridges between programs. 

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Columbia University - SIPA, School of International and Public Affairs

For more than 70 years, Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) has been educating professionals who work in public, private, and nonprofit organizations to make a difference in the world. Through rigorous social science research and hands-on practice, SIPA’s graduates and faculty strive to improve social services, advocate for human rights, strengthen markets, protect the environment, and secure peace, in their home communities and around the world.

For additional information about SIPA.

More information about admission.

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Program overview

All Dual Degree Students spend their first year at Sciences Po and their second year at Columbia University.

Year 1 at Sciences Po

During the first year of the Dual Degree, students may join any one of the seven Master's programs offered by the Paris School of International Affairs.

For more information on the Dual Degree structure at PSIA please visit the website.

Year 2 at SIPA

Important guidelines for students entering the Dual Degree program.

We encourage you to use the core mapping below as a reference and guide to course selection to meet SIPA core requirements while enrolled at PSIA.

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Tuition Fees

Students pay their fees:

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Financial Support

Find out about the financial aid available on the following pages:

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Testimonials from our Graduates

Contacts us

Sciences Po:

  • Catarina Laranjeira, Assistant Dean for Admissions, Paris School of International Affairs - Email

SIPA:

  • Urbano T. Garza, Senior Assistant Dean, Office of Student Affairs - Email
  • Alleyne Waysome, Assistant Dean, Office of Student Affairs - Email