Sciences Po Aix
Aix-en-Provence, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Students
- 1,925
- International students
- 0%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1956
Overview
Sciences Po Aix (Institut d'études politiques d'Aix-en-Provence) is a public French Grande École founded in 1956, located in Aix-en-Provence. It is one of ten Instituts d'études politiques (IEPs) in France and a member of the Réseau ScPo alongside the IEPs of Lille, Lyon, Rennes, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Strasbourg and Toulouse. Linked to Aix-Marseille University by convention and a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, Sciences Po Aix trains senior executives for the public and private sectors through a rigorous multidisciplinary curriculum in political science, law, economics, history and international relations. Its five-year diploma holds master's degree equivalency. The school has a network of 149 partner universities worldwide and welcomes over 250 international students each year. It specialises in European and Mediterranean affairs, geostrategy, and public administration.
Fields of study
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Public Administration
- Law
- Economics
- History
- Sociology
- Media and Communication
- European Affairs
- Defense and Security
- Cultural Policy
Accreditation: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche (France) / France Compétences (RNCP)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admission@sciencespo-aix.fr
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $1,062 / year
Domestic students
€983 – €3,378 / year
Tuition fees for 2025/26: standard diploma track 805 EUR + 178 EUR national fees per year (total ~983 EUR/year). Continuing education: 900 EUR (self-funded) or 3200 EUR (employer-funded) + 178 EUR national fees per year. Exchange students pay tuition to their home institution. Application fees vary by program (75–180 EUR). Mastère Spécialisé fees not published in sources.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificat d’Études Politiques (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Diplôme de Sciences Po Aix - Formation Continue (opens in a new tab)French · Part Time | Master's | 2 years | €900 / year | May 22, 2026 | — |
| Diplôme de Sciences Po Aix - Parcours École de l'Air (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | Master's | 3 years | €805 / year | Varies | — |
| Diplôme de Sciences Po Aix - Parcours franco-allemand (opens in a new tab)French, German · On Campus | Master's | 5 years | €805 / year | Mar 12, 2026 | — |
| Diplôme de Sciences Po Aix - Parcours voie générale (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | Master's | 5 years | €805 / year | Varies | — |
| Licence d’Administration Publique (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | Bachelor's | 1 year | Varies | Apr 29, 2026 | — |
| Mastère Spécialisé Expert en renseignement et anticipation des risques et menaces (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | — | 1 year | Varies | Jun 30, 2026 | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.