Sciences Po Lyon
Lyon, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 2,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1948
Overview
Founded in 1948, Sciences Po Lyon (Institut d'Études Politiques de Lyon) is a public higher education institution specialising in social sciences and political studies. It trains approximately 2,000 students per year, including 300 international students, across two campuses in Lyon and Saint-Étienne. The five-year programme leads to a master-grade diploma and is structured around a three-year pluridisciplinary first cycle (law, economics, history, political science) and a two-year second cycle of specialisation in areas such as Public Affairs, International Affairs, Communication, Territories, and International Public Affairs. The institution also offers doctoral programmes in political science, continuous education, and preparation for French civil service exams.
Fields of study
- Political Science
- Law
- Economics
- History
- International Affairs
- Public Affairs
- Communication
- Social Sciences
Accreditation: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche (France)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- infosconcours@sciencespo-lyon.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
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplôme de Sciences Po Lyon (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Diplôme d'Établissement Aires Culturelles (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Diplôme d'Établissement Ecoscpo (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Diplôme d'Établissement Jurispo (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Diplôme d'Établissement Ruralité & Mandat communal (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Doctorat en science politique (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| IEP En Ligne (IEPEL) (opens in a new tab)Online | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Préparation aux concours de l'administration générale (CPAG) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.