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Sciences Po
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Reims / Paris campuses)
Sciences Po
Course Overview
Sciences Po's Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BA/BSc) is a 3-year multi-campus undergraduate programme covering political science, economics, law, sociology, and history — France's most prestigious social science undergraduate degree. Sciences Po is consistently ranked #2 globally for Politics & International Studies (QS subject rankings) behind Harvard, and #1 in continental Europe. The Bachelor is delivered across seven regional campuses with country / region specialisations: Paris (general), Reims (Euro-American or Euro-African programmes — taught in English), Le Havre (Europe-Asia), Menton (Europe-Middle East), Nancy (Europe-French Germany), Poitiers (Europe-Latin America), Dijon (Europe-Central / Eastern Europe). Years 1-2 are spent on the chosen regional campus; year 3 is a mandatory exchange at one of 470+ partner universities worldwide. Roughly 90% of cohorts continue to the Sciences Po Master's tracks (PSIA, Public Affairs, Economics & Business).
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants — particularly Arts / Commerce stream students with strong political-science / economics interest, plus international-school graduates from Royal, S. Thomas', Visakha, Ladies' College, Gateway, Overseas School Colombo, British School Colombo — choose Sciences Po Bachelor over a UK Bachelor's for: the global #2 Politics ranking, tuition at €14,000/year (versus £30,000+ at LSE / King's / Oxford PPE), the multi-campus regional specialisation that builds genuine geographic expertise, and France's 12-month APS post-Bachelor's permit. Direct progression into Sciences Po's prestigious Master's tracks is the norm. Returnees route into diplomatic service (Sri Lanka Foreign Service), policy think-tanks (Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Centre for Policy Alternatives), the development sector (UN agencies, World Bank Colombo, JICA, USAID), plus political journalism and consulting at Big Four Colombo public sector practices.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: 3 A-Levels at grade B or above plus 5 O-Level / GCSE passes including English and Mathematics.
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (Arts or Commerce stream preferred).
- check_circle IB Diploma: 33+ points with at least one HL Social Science (History, Economics, Geography).
- check_circle Application via Sciences Po's online portal — Lanka Scholar handles document certification.
- check_circle Motivation letter (2 essays), CV, two strong academic references, and a video interview for shortlisted candidates. International quizzes, model UN, debating, and writing competitions are valued.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (no band below 6.5).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced grade B.
- check_circle Duolingo English Test: 120+.
- check_circle French is required only for French-taught programmes (Paris campus general track); Reims Euro-American programme is 100% in English.
- check_circle Waived if your A-Level / IB qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter from their school).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU; income-banded) | €14,000 | Rs. 4,830,000 |
| Living Expenses on Reims/Paris Campus (12 months) | €11,500 | Rs. 3,968,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & CVEC | €500 | Rs. 173,000 |
| Health Insurance, Books & Travel | €1,200 | Rs. 414,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €27,200 | Rs. 9,385,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Sciences Po Bachelor graduates progress overwhelmingly into Sciences Po's prestigious Master's tracks (Paris School of International Affairs / PSIA, School of Public Affairs, School of Management & Innovation, Sciences Po Law School). France's 12-month APS post-Bachelor's permit applies. Direct early-career employers (Master's level): the French and EU institutions (Quai d'Orsay, Commission Européenne, OECD), the UN (Geneva, New York), the World Bank, McKinsey Paris, BCG Paris, Bain Paris, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Total, Capgemini Public Sector. Sri Lankan returnees route into the Sri Lanka Foreign Service, policy think-tanks (Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Centre for Policy Alternatives, IPS), development agencies (UN, World Bank Colombo, ADB, JICA, USAID), and Big Four Colombo public sector / development practices.
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