France · Master's
Sciences Po
Master in International Education (Education Policy)
Sciences Po
Course Overview
Sciences Po — France's premier university for the social sciences and public affairs (QS top 5 globally for Politics) — offers a Master in International Education through its School of Public Affairs. The 2-year English-taught Master's trains education-policy professionals: covering education systems and reform, learning sciences, EdTech and innovation, education economics and financing, and the work of international organisations, with a policy capstone and internship. Students engage with UNESCO, the OECD, and global education NGOs, all headquartered in or near Paris.
Sri Lankan applicants — graduates in education, social sciences, languages, and the humanities, plus practising teachers and education professionals — choose Sciences Po for: an elite English-medium education-policy credential, France's affordable public-sector tuition, and the country's 1-year job-search residence permit (APS). As Sri Lanka reforms its education system and expands EdTech, this expertise is directly relevant. The Master suits those targeting education policy, international organisations, EdTech, NGOs, and ministry roles.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Humanities, or a related discipline; teaching or education-sector experience is valued.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with degrees in Education (NIE-linked programmes, university faculties of education), Social Sciences, or Languages — including practising teachers — are competitive.
- check_circle A motivation letter, an academic CV, and essays as required by Sciences Po.
- check_circle Two references; certified, translated transcripts and degree certificates; admission via Campus France for Sri Lankan students.
- check_circle Relevant education or policy experience strengthens the file.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Programme is taught in English — French not required for the degree.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, income-scaled max international rate) | €18,000 | Rs. 6,210,000 |
| Living Expenses in Paris (12 months) | €13,200 | Rs. 4,554,000 |
| Student Visa, OFII & Health Insurance | €600 | Rs. 207,000 |
| Books & Materials | €500 | Rs. 172,500 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €32,300 | Rs. 11,143,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
France grants non-EU Master's graduates a 12-month job-search residence permit (APS), converting to a work permit at a qualifying offer. Education graduates work in international organisations (UNESCO, OECD, UNICEF), education ministries and agencies, EdTech firms, NGOs, and policy consultancies. Sri Lankan returnees route into the Ministry of Education, the National Institute of Education, education NGOs and development agencies, EdTech start-ups, and university teaching.
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