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SCIENCES-PO - INSTITUT D'ETUDES POLITIQUES DE PARIS Program Level: Undergraduate Number of Weeks/Term: 16 |
- Background
- Location Information
- Program Dates
- Host Institution
- Academic Information
- Academic Disciplines
- Credit Transfer Information
- Eligibility Requirements
- Program Costs
- Housing and Meals
- Insurance
- Extracurricular Activities
- Climate
- VISA & Passport Information
- Your Next Steps
- Experiences of Former Students
- Contact Details
BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech (GT) has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic programs in topnotch foreign universities that are partnered with GT. As a result of immersion in a foreign academic and cultural environment, students have the maximum opportunity to learn to operate effectively in an atmosphere that is wholly different from that of GT and the U.S.
LOCATION INFORMATION
France
A member of the European Union and the largest country in Western Europe, one of France's most notable characteristics is its diversity. You can go skiing one day, then hop on a train and go sunbathing the next. Your greatest dilemma may be deciding whether you should ski in the Alps or the Pyrenees or swim in the Mediterranean Sea, the English Channel or the Atlantic Ocean. France's history spans from the ancient Celts' immigration to Napoleon's Rule in the First Empire to create the unique and diverse French culture of today.
Paris
Paris is one of the most beautiful and culturally important cities in the world. For centuries, it has been a center of art, fashion, literature, and intellectual thought. Paris is known as the City of Light, since many of the thinkers that produced the Enlightenment in the 17th and 18th centuries lived in Paris.
The city proper is relatively small; no part is more than six miles from Notre Dame, which is at the very heart of the city. Public transportation is excellent, but most students find walking the best way to explore the city. You will find buildings that defined an architectural style in the 18th century mixed in with modern 20th century buildings in one block.
PROGRAM DATES
Academic Year: early October - early June
Spring Term: late January - early June
NOTE: Orientation and intensive French may begin up to 4 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Students may participate in the program during the spring semester or for an academic year.
YEAR PROGRAM STARTED:
2004
HOST INSTITUTION ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences-Po) is known for its excellence in the Social Sciences. Sciences-Po is also an urban campus composed of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century mansions, located in the heart of Paris. Its neighbors include ministries, embassies, corporate headquarters, publishing houses, and the Assemblée Nationale. Sciences-Po is one of 2 schools that has trained many people in high ranking government positions such as presidents and ministers. In addition to the professional advantages Sciences-Po's setting provides, its students are also exposed to the strong cultural flavor of the Saint Germain district: renowned cafés sheltering a new generation of philosophers, art galleries and architecture, shops and cinemas, and restaurants where editors lunch and left-bank denizens dine.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
Subject Areas Available:
- Business
- Economics
- French
- History, Technology, and Society
- International Affairs
- Management
- Modern Languages
- Public Policy
- Sociology
Language Information
Most courses are taught in French, but there are many new English course options. Students can choose to study only in English. To take all courses in French, GT recommends that students complete at least 2 years of college level French or have the equivalent advanced/3000 level of skills before participating in this program.
Course Information:
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Undergraduate Exchange Programme Certificate
Students who study at Sciences Po for two semesters and meet certain requirements may earn the Undergraduate Exchange Programme Certificate. For more information, click here. Top
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
Credit for courses taken as part of GT exchange programs is added as transfer credit on the GT transcript. Since it is important to know which kind of credit students will earn abroad as soon as possible, GT requires that courses be pre-approved for transfer. With a Foreign Credit Approval Form (available from OIE) in hand, and the credit transfer system information (listed below), students should submit course descriptions to the appropriate academic unit to request their approval. If taking Math classes, for example, then the student should go to the GT School of Mathematics to get permission for the courses to transfer to GT. If approved, the GT School of Mathematics signs the Foreign Credit Approval Form showing how the courses will transfer so that students will know which type of credit they should expect to receive.
For detailed credit transfer instructions click here
For the Foreign Credit Approval Form click here
Standing Transfer Credit Approvals Available on OSCAR
Certain courses from this school have been given standing approval on the Transfer Equivalency Table found on OSCAR. If a course you would like to take is listed on this table, you do not need to seek additional approval. If a course you would like to take is not listed on this table, you need to seek approval for the course via the Foreign Credit Approval form.
CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
This information is intended for undergraduates students only. Graduate students must speak with their academic unit to to determine the acceptance of transfer credits.
Sciences-Po uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS):
4/5 ECTS credits = 3 GT credits
GRADING SYSTEM
Sciences-Po uses the following grading system listed below:
Sciences-Po Grade = US Grade
13-20 = A
10-12 = B
7-9 = C
5-6 = D
1-4 = F
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
PROGRAM COSTS
Keep in mind that you are responsible for the costs of books, health insurance, food, living expenses, and travel money, as well as pre-departure costs like your passport and visa. In general, France is more expensive than most areas of the United States, so you will want to devise and use a budget. Students in France are able to take advantage of discounts on various items such as movie tickets, train tickets, and museum entrance fees. Students may also benefit from subsidies provided by the French government for school dorms and cafeterias. Sciences-Po and your fellow students will help you find out about these discounts.
The currency in France is the Euro (EUR). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check the newspaper or click here for the most current rates.
DON"T FORGET TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!! See the OIE web site for more info: click here
Following are cost estimates for one semester at Sciences-Po that may help you prepare for your term(s) abroad. All costs are in USD.
In State Tuition $3,035 Out of State Tuition $3,285 GT Mandatory Fees $818 Books and Supplies $245 Administrative and/or Application fees $0 Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals) $904 Roundtrip Airfare $1,000 Room and Board $5,440 Additional Language Instruction $360 Mandatory Insurance $150 Total $11,952 (in state) $12,202(out of state)
*Out-of-state students pay in state tuition, plus $250 for this exchange program.
*Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar for "continuing students." Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site click here to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.
HOUSING AND MEALS
Housing
Meals
INSURANCE
Students participating in this program will be assessed $150 per semester for mandatory insurance coverage. You will be covered by T.W. Lord and Associates. For detailed information about this insurance plan, go to click here. This cost is included in the above cost estimates for the program.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Science-Po is home to a large number of student organizations ranging from academic and political clubs to religious and cultural societies. For details on student association at Science-Po click here and select "Association des Sciences-Po" from the drop down menu.
CLIMATE
Northern France, including Paris, has a temperate climate similar to southern England with warm summers, cold winters and rainfall throughout the year. Paris is at its best during the temperate spring months, from March to May, with autumn coming in a close second. August is usually hot and sticky, and it's also when many Parisians take their yearly vacations, so businesses are likely to be closed
VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online: click here
U.S. citizens participating in this program will need a valid passport. U.S. citizens participating in this program must apply for a visa. US citizens should begin the visa process by registering through the French Consulate's CampusFrance web site: click here
Citizens of other countries should contact the nearest French Consulate to ask whether it will be necessary to obtain a student visa.
For information and instructions on how to obtain a student visa for France, visit the Consulate General of France's web site: click here.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
To begin the process of participating in this exchange, please do the following:
Other Information
EXPERIENCES OF FORMER STUDENTS
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Becky Gunter, Semester Study Abroad Advisor
GT Office of International Education
631 Cherry Street
Savant Building, Suite 211
Atlanta, GA 30332-0284
Phone: (404)894-7475 Fax: (404)894-9682
E-mail: becky.gunter@oie.gatech.edu
OIE web site: click here
Host/Program Web Site: click here
Paris
France
Europe
Semester
16
12
French/English
For more info, contact OIE.
Can I go abroad while pursuing a GT degree?
GT students have many opportunities to participate in semester/exchange and study abroad programs. In a semester program, you actually take classes with the host universitys students and faculty. (In some cases, this means that you must have excellent knowledge of the local language to participate). Semester program participants usually pay normal GT tuition and fees for each term abroad. Credits can be pre-approved to transfer back to GT so that you do not get behind in your studies. The application deadline for fall and academic year programs is in early February; for spring programs the deadline is in September/October.
In a study abroad program, the courses are taught by GT faculty and you register for regular GT courses. Residents pay normal matriculation fees, but do not pay ancillary fees (athletic, health, etc.). Non-residents only pay resident matriculation plus $250 ($1500 for GTL Summer/$2000 for GTL Spring/Fall) . This is a savings of over $6,000 for out-of-state students who participate in GT study abroad programs as full-time students! Deadlines for summer study abroad programs vary from early January to mid-February.
In most cases, if you are eligible for financial aid or scholarships, you can apply your grants, scholarships, and/or loans toward the expenses associated with participating in all GT programs.
GTs International Plan: More than just study abroad
Your major is participating in this new initiative!
The International Plan is an intensive, degree-long program designed to prepare GT graduates professionally and personally for successful lives in the 21st century. Requirements of the program include international coursework, two terms abroad (any combination of study, research or internship abroad), proficiency in a second language, and a culminating course. Students who complete the program will have a designation on their diploma indicating completion of the degree with global competence: for example, BS in Mechanical Engineering: International Plan. For more information or an application, contact your major advisor or OIE and visit the website: click here