Application for the Certificate of Political Studies (CEP)
Eligibility requirements
Exchange students
- Obtained a diploma that is accepted as equivalent to the French Baccalauréat
- Have successfully completed two years of higher education in a foreign university
- Be registered in a foreign partner university
Exchange students are exempted from paying tuition fees at Sciences Po Aix.
Independent students / Free movers
- Obtained a diploma accepted as equivalent to the French Baccalauréat
- Have successfully completed two years of higher education in a foreign university
Students who are not on an exchange programme must pay the registration fees at Sciences Po Aix. For more information, contact: incoming@sciencespo-aix.fr.
Language requirements
Candidates must have a satisfactory knowledge of French, level B2 or equivalent:
- Diploma or certificate issued by an Alliance Française, Institut Français, or other authorised body
- Certificate or evaluation provided by a French teacher from the home university
English language courses (for non-English speaking students): attach a language level certificate or English test certificate (TOEFL, IELTS) An overall score equivalent to a B2 is required
Application information
Exchange students
Students applying for one of our programmes must be nominated by their university via the following email address: incoming@sciencespo-aix.fr.
- At the latest by 1 May for a first semester or a full year mobility
- At the latest on 1October for the second semester
Once nominated by his/her university, the applicant will receive a file that he/she will have to fill in and complete with the requested supporting documents.
The student applicant’s file must be submitted:
- By 15 May at the latest for the first semester or full year
- By 15 October at the latest for the second semester
Once the application has been received by Sciences Po Aix (complete and validated), the student will receive a letter of acceptance.
Independent students / Free movers
Students applying for one of our programmes must contact the following e-mail address incoming@sciencespo-aix.fr:
- At the latest on 1 May for the first semester or year
- At the latest by 1October for the second semester
The applicant will receive a file that he/she will have to fill in and complete with the requested supporting documents.
The student applicant’s file must be submitted :
- By 15 May at the latest for the first semester or year
- By 15 October at the latest for the second semester
Once the application has been received by Sciences Po Aix (complete and validated), the student will receive a letter of acceptance.
The independent student must pay the tuition fees for the chosen programme:
- CEP : € 2320
Independent students pay the tuition fees after their arrival at Sciences Po Aix. They must also pay the CVEC (about 100 euros per semester): cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr and send proof of payment to: incoming@sciencespo-aix.fr