Overview

International Security from Sciences Po is divided into three academic semesters and one semester dedicated to a professional internship or an exchange study program at a partner university.

Students study Master core courses each addressing the major themes of the international security field, and the social sciences such as security, strategy, defence economics, war and crises, peace, development and diplomacy.

Careers

The International Security program is aimed at applicants with a career plan. Previous work experience related to the field of international security is not a requirement, but it is certainly valued in the selection process. The majority of our international security graduates work in national administrations and governments, international organisations, non-governmental organisations as well as in private security and risk analysis companies. The main sectors of employment include defence, intelligence, consulting, peace-keeping, conflict resolution and reconstruction.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Defense and Security Economics

Defence Industry : Governance and Relations with Governments

Economics of Conflict

Defense and Security Economy and Economic Development in Emerging Markets - Africa, Middle East

Strategic Thinking

American Military Power in the World Today

Political Military Strategy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

International Relations Terrorism & Security View 3 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in France

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Professional experience (or at least one or several internships) is valued, preferably in the field of the programme.

CV/Résumé

Official academic transcript(s)

Language Test scores

Two academic references

Official proof (signed and stamped) from your university, providing your undergraduate cumulative grade average (and your graduate cumulative grade average if applicable).

Articles or other texts which you have written or published (not mandatory)

an undergraduate level degree (Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Sciences / licenciatura / licence) at the time of entry to Sciences Po or a minimum of 180 ECTS credits

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20640 EUR / year

≈ 20640 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

20640 EUR / year

≈ 20640 EUR / year

Additional Details

EEA students: Tuition fees are calculated according to the resources of the tax household on which the student depends and from �0 to �20,640.

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Paris

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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