The University of Illinois has a long-standing exchange agreement with Sciences Po, one of Europe's most competitive universities, specializing in the social sciences. This year-long program allows select UIUC undergraduate students the opportunity to take courses at this prestigious university. Students are drawn to Sciences Po for its excellent instructors, and challenging courses. International students, in particular, stand to benefit from Sciences Po's pedagogical approach, based on constructing concise, convincing, and well-structured arguments.
This program is a competitive exchange program with limited spots.
Students must have completed or are currently taking (when applying) FR314.
Have a look at the program-specific page on the My Study Abroad page
Students take a combination of coursework (minimum of 12 credits) in Economics, Business, French language or culture and other social science coursework.
TWO BUSINESS COURSES or any two courses of your choice offered by your host university (required)
Choose between Paris School of Business and ESCP
FR 205 / FR 207 / FR 213 / FR 211
FR 156 at the FIE for 3 credits
FR 300 - Atelier d'écriture
FR 300 - Histoire de Paris (18ème et 21ème siècles)
FR 300 - Les Français et la Nature
Environmental Corporate Strategies (Environmental Studies / Life & Earth)
Food and the City (TBA)
4. ENGAGEMENT IN PARIS (Optional course for 3 credits)
Option A – Urban Farm in Paris: work on urban farms in and around Paris and experience urban agriculture. (in French or in English)
Option B – French schooling & Education System: work as an English T.A. in a junior high-school. (in French or in English)
Option C – Non Profits: volunteer in NGOs of your choice and help Paris face local and global issues. (in French or in English)
+ all options: 3 hours of activity per week, 20 min individual interviews (in French for French credits / in English for non-French credits) 4-5 appointments throughout the semester
+ 10-page final report in French for FRENCH credits
+ 15-page final report in English for LAS credits