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Sciences Po/Columbia Joint BA/MA

One of Europe's most distinguished universities, Sciences Po prepares its graduates to take their place in international business, multilateral organizations, high-level civil service positions, and other fields of endeavor. Instruction at Sciences Po aims to impart an understanding of the principles of the social sciences sufficient to equip its students not only to comprehend but also to have an impact on the world they inherit. Comparative and cross-disciplinary perspectives are central to a curriculum that strives to comprehend global coherence and conflict, as well as the implications of current social, political and economic debate.

The Columbia-Sciences Po five-year BA/MA Program allows selected Columbia undergraduate students from Columbia College to follow an intensive joint program in Public and International Affairs. Students from Columbia College apply to the BA/MA program during the second semester of their sophomore year. Selected students spend their junior year at Columbia, carefully choosing their courses to meet their major requirements at CU. During their senior year, students remain enrolled at CU but study as Sciences Po Master's students. During their second year at Sciences Po, students are not enrolled at CU anymore but continue working towards their Master's degree at Sciences Po.

Upon completion of this joint program, student obtain both the Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Sciences awarded by CU and the Master's Degree awarded by Sciences Po. Some students may also choose to opt for the Research Master's Degree at Sciences Po, which is the first step towards the PhD.

The joint program is principally aimed at students specializing in public and international affairs who will to develop thieir intellectual and professional capabilities from a cross-cultural and transatlantic perspective. It is also open to students interested in more academic and research oriented careers. This dual training and double credential offers a unique access to Europe, the Francophone world and to the field of international affairs in general.

For program details, see the Science Po site. For application process and other information contact an . Interested students may also contact Vanessa Scherrer, Alliance Professor, at: