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Published on June 29, 2026 – Updated on September 17, 2026

JOIN A SCHOOL OPEN TO THE WORLD


Every year, Sciences Po Toulouse welcomes more than 200 international students from all corners of the globe, making our institution a true crossroads of cultures and nationalities. This diversity is a fundamental asset of our community: it enriches every class, every debate and every group project, and allows all students, French and international alike, to challenge one another's perspectives and broaden their understanding of the world.

Our campus is above all a place for encounter, exchange and openness, where academic backgrounds, experiences and cultures of all kinds intersect. This international dimension extends well beyond the classroom: it also runs through student life and the many events organised throughout the year, making Sciences Po Toulouse a place of learning that is as intellectually stimulating as it is deeply human.

Whether you are coming as part of an exchange agreement between your home university and Sciences Po Toulouse, or on your own initiative as a free mover, our institution has a place for you. Each pathway has its own application requirements and timeline: find out below which one applies to your situation.

TWO PATHWAYS TO STUDY AT SCIENCES PO TOULOUSE 


International students can join Sciences Po Toulouse through two main pathways. The first is the exchange programme, either through a bilateral agreement between your home university and Sciences Po Toulouse, or via the Erasmus+ programme for European partner institutions: you attend courses for one or two semesters as part of your home degree.

The second pathway is the University Diploma in International and Comparative Studies (DU), open to independent applicants outside of any exchange agreement. It is also available to exchange students wishing to stay for a full academic year and obtain a degree awarded by Sciences Po Toulouse, provided they meet the specific requirements of the DU (attendance, assessments, and obtaining the required ECTS credits).

Find out below the admission requirements and application procedures for each of these two pathways.

 
The exchange programme

If your home university has a partnership with Sciences Po Toulouse, you may join us through an exchange programme (such as Erasmus+ or bilateral agreements), for a semester or a full academic year 

  • You remain enrolled at your home university
  • You are exempted from tuition fees at Sciences Po Toulouse
  • You must be officially nominated by your home institution
  • Depending on your home university, a Learning Agreement may be required, to be completed and validated before or upon arrival 


 
The University Diploma in International and Comparative Studies 

This diploma is accessible to independent students (free movers) for the full academic year. It is not available on a semester basis. 

 

Exchange students who have completed at least one year of higher education may also apply for the University Diploma in International and Comparative Studies, which is completed over one full academic year and is worth 60 ECTS credits.




This programme is open to international students who have successfully completed at least one year of higher education. It awards a university diploma entitled International and Comparative Studies, worth 60 ECTS credits. It provides high-level training in international relations and comparative political studies, covering a wide range of global issues. Students choose their language of instruction at the time of enrolment, opting for either the English-taught or the French-taught stream.


Admission requirements
  • A minimum of one year of completed higher education (60 ECTS) in political science or a related field
  • A B2 of proficiency in the language(s) of instruction (French or English) 
 




 

TOULOUSE, A CITY WORTH LIVING

Academic excellence
Sciences Po Toulouse has established itself as a leading institution in the training of intellectual and professional elites. Supported by a highly qualified faculty, the school delivers a demanding, multidisciplinary curriculum combining political science, law, economics and sociology. Beyond the Sciences Po degree, dual-programme options with TBS, TSM or the Toulouse Capitole School of Law allow each student to shape an academic journey that matches their ambitions.  
Toulouse, a city made for students
Ideally located in the South-West of France, Toulouse enjoys an outstanding geographical position. Less than an hour from the Pyrenees and two hours from both the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts, the “Pink city” offers a quality of life that few students cities can rival. Its proximity to Spain provides a natural gateway to Southern Europe, with high-speed rail connects it to the heart of Paris in under 6 hours. Nestled within, the historic Manufacture des Tabacs, steps away from the Garonne and the Place du Capitole, Sciences Po Toulouse is woven into the fabric of this dynamic, captivating city, one that is resolutely looking ahead.
A campus life that suits you
Student life at Sciences Po Toulouse mirrors the school itself: diverse, engaged and fully embraced. Around thirty student associations, spanning culture, sport, debate and social action, bring the campus to life throughout the year. The school recognizes this involvement as a valued part of each student’s academic journey. And because acxademic success goes beyond intellectual performance alone, both teaching and administrative staff provide personalised, attentive support to every student during their time here. 

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OTHER PROGRAMS

For more information, contact the admissions department: admissions@sciencespo-toulouse.fr

Beyond its exchange programme, Sciences Po Toulouse also offers its own degrees, for which French-speaking students may be eligible, subject to demonstrating a strong command of the French language 
 
The Sciences Po diploma

A selective, full-time programme taught primarily in French. It is accessible only through a competitive entrance examination, whether entering in the 1st year or directly into the 4th year. 

 

Sciences Po diploma

The dual degree with Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Through a partnership with the Universidad Complutense de Madrid ‘UCM), Sciences Po Toulouse offers Spanish-speaking and French-speaking students the opportunity to graduate with two degrees from two prestigious institutions. 

 
UCM
UCM

Sciences Po master's degree

The Sciences Po Toulouse Master's degree is open to holders of a bachelor's degree (180 ECTS / 3 years of higher education) and offers 3 specialization tracks leading to a master's-level degree (5 years of higher education).

 


Sciences Po master's degree