- Reims, France
Important: Applicants for Sciences Po Reims will be considered for the
general Sciences Po exchange, not a specific regional campus. If
accepted, students will preference their top two campus choices for
admission: Paris, Reims, Nancy, Le Havre, Poitiers, Dijon and Menton.
The Sciences Po admissions committee will assign students to the
regional campus that best matches their academic interests.
Sciences Po (Institut d'Etudes Politiques) is one of the world's
foremost universities for the study of government and politics. It
offers a well-rounded curriculum, yet is largely known for the social
sciences. The main fields of study at the Paris campus are Africa and
North America Studies.
Students will earn regular in-residence UT credit. All grades earned
for the courses undertaken are computed into the official UT GPA.
Area(s) of Study
- African And African Diaspora S
- English
- International Business
- Philosophy
- American Studies
- European Studies
- International Relations And Gl
- Public Affairs
- Art History
- Finance
- Jewish Studies
- Religious Studies
- Asian Studies
- French
- Latin American Studies
- Social Science
- Business Administration
- Geography
- Law
- Sociology
- Business, Government, And Soci
- Government
- Liberal Arts
- Urban Studies
- Communication Studies
- History
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Women's And Gender Studies
- Economics
- Humanities
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Academic Information
Students can design their own study program and select any available courses offered in English or French. Students also have the option to participate in one of four certificate programs: International Affairs and Strategy, European Affairs, Economics and Business, or Journalism. 3-credit French language courses are available.
Faculty
Courses are taught by local faculty. The Sciences Po course catalog is typically not available until May or June of the previous academic year. See the program website below for the most recently published course catalog. Limited capacity in 2021-2022, competitive admissions.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and French
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- 3.0 GPA Minimum
- Completed at least 4 semesters of university at time of departure
- FR 322E required if taking courses in French
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students must secure their own accommodation. Sciences Po provides resources to help students find student residences, homestays, or apartments in Reims. Review the resources from the link below and contact Sciences Po staff member, Matthew Baker, at matthew.baker@sciencespo.fr with questions.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Budgets below are samples, but include everything students need to plan for except funds for extensive entertainment or personal travel. Students pay a $75 application fee and $500 exchange fee in addition to regular UT tuition. Financial aid and scholarships can be used.
Dates:
- Program: January 13, 2026 to May 14, 2026
- Instructional: January 20, 2026 to May 14, 2026
- Final Deadline: September 21, 2025
- Program: August 25, 2026 to December 17, 2026
- Instructional: September 1, 2026 to December 2, 2026
- Final Deadline: February 23, 2026
Application Code
090119
Program Coordinator
Jules Forman
Additional Resources
Program Website
Exchange Partner Information
Scholarships
Video
Peer Evaluations
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore: France & Belgium. Attend a live Q&A if you have questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.