Overview

The Urban School of Sciences Po is renowned for its comparative approach to metropolitan governance around the world.

The Urban Planning Department at UCLA offers rigorous training in a wide array of areas of concentration, including community development, housing, transportation, urban design and development, regional and international development and environmental analysis and policy.

Careers

The Global and Comparative Urban Planning and Governance (dual degree with UCLA) provides access to stimulating career paths in the US and France but also, thanks to a strong comparative and critical approach, in America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Graduates will be prepared to take on jobs in the public sector, nonprofits and NGOs, research organizations, and private planning, consulting, and development firms.

Programme Structure

Sociology

Political Science

Law

Economics

Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

156 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science Urban Planning View 36 other Masters in Public Policy in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

CV/Résumé

A personal statement (or 2 statements if you’re applying to 2 programmes), to be written in the dedicated section of your online application
Official academic transcript(s) (signed and/or stamped) for the entirety of your time in higher education (including periods spent abroad on exchange programmes)
An official or informal translation (the translation can be made by the candidate) in English, if applicable
Language Test scores (where applicable)
Two academic references
Your cumulative grade average (and your graduate cumulative grade average if applicable).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20380 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20380 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Dual degree: Tuition fees are to be paid to the university where you are studying. Sciences Po: French/EU postgrad fees based on income (€0–€20,380/year).

Living costs for Paris

1195 - 1778 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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