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Master in Economics at Sciences Po

Sciences Po, France

Programme overview

Two-year Master that is the gateway to the Sciences Po PhD in economics, the only Sciences Po Master that qualifies students for a doctorate in economics, and that also leads to technical careers in international organisations, think tanks and consulting.

Faculty: Sciences Po School of Research  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS minimum)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

First year: technical foundations in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, with some electives in other fields. Second year: specialty electives and a research paper supervised by a member of the Department of Economics. The Master is part of the European Masters Programme network, and is also offered as a dual degree with Paris 1.

Career pathways

International organisations, think tanks, consulting services and PhD programmes worldwide.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English command and quantitative skills are required. The Department of Economics offers five Kellen scholarships (fee waivers of up to EUR 8,000 per year) assessed automatically for admitted applicants. Selective admission through the domestic procedure (French undergraduate degree or 180 ECTS from a French-system programme) or the international procedure (non-French undergraduate degree or 180 ECTS, or a master's-level degree where universities award no undergraduate qualifications); an applicant uses only one procedure per campaign. Language tests are required for the language of instruction. Programme-specific prerequisites apply where listed.

International applicants: EUR 20,640 a year (2026-2027). Students whose parents' tax residence is outside the EEA; rate applies to first-time enrolment in a Master's programme in September 2026. Source

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS minimum)

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