Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA

Founded as one of France’s Instituts d’Études Politiques, Sciences Po Grenoble has developed a five‑year multidisciplinary programme within Université Grenoble Alpes. It combines the Grande École tradition with a focus on political science, social sciences, international exposure, and research, training future leaders and decision‑makers. 

Sciences Po Grenoble – UGA offers an ambitious five‑year curriculum structured into a three‑year first cycle and a two‑year second cycle. The first cycle provides foundational knowledge across sciences politiques, economics, law, history, international relations and sociology. The second cycle allows students to specialise through around twenty degree tracks, preparing them for professional fields such as public policy, international governance or social sciences research. 

Research at Sciences Po Grenoble – UGA is an integral part of the institute’s mission. The school hosts thematic chairs and is closely connected to disciplines like political science, sociology and economics, strengthening its contribution to social sciences research. Students are regularly involved in research conferences and activities such as the “Rendez‑vous de la Recherche” series, showcasing faculty and student investigations into contemporary social and political issues.

The career support centre at Sciences Po Grenoble – UGA helps students build professional pathways by connecting academic learning with real‑world experience. It offers workshops, employer engagement events, internship listings and personalised guidance throughout the degree. The centre also maintains links with alumni networks, enabling students to explore public, private and international sector careers after graduation.