In the Professional Certificate in Social and Human Sciences at Sciences Po, 8 hours of French lessons are offered each week.

In addition, courses in English and other languages are offered, as well as courses in social sciences, history, geopolitics, mathematics applied to social sciences, introduction to management and the business world, office automation and career guidance workshops.

During the training, you will discover the university system in France: how courses and exams are organized, learn to take notes during classes and review them outside of lectures, make presentations, prepare for exams, what diplomas and training exist, how to prepare for the rest of your educational or professional career, etc.

During the training, professionals individually accompany each student to think about the academic and professional project, according to the possibilities:

• Professional workshops
• Mentoring by professionals
• Creation of a mentoring pair (a Sciences Po employee with a student)

The professionals also help you write your CVs and cover letters, and register for the training courses that interest you.

To prepare for entry into the professional world, a six-month internship in a company is organized in the 4th semester.

It will also be possible to join the Sciences Po Alumni network which allows you to be in contact with the school's former students.

You will have access to different outings and activities during the training:

• Cultural visits (Comédie Française, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, etc.)
• Company visits (L’Oréal, RATP, etc.)
• Sport and art activities thanks to the rich associative life of Sciences Po

How to join the program?

Registration for the next session will open from February to March 2025, with a planned start date of September 2025.

Here are the steps you will need to follow:

• You will first need to complete the application form which will open in February 2025

• Then, you will need to send your CV and a photo of your residence permit by email to this address (certificat.refugies@sciencespo.fr)

Pre-selected candidates will be received for an interview at Sciences Po premises in Paris.

For any questions, you can write an email to the following email address: certificat.refugies@sciencespo.fr

You can also visit the Sciences Po website: https://www.sciencespo.fr/fr/a-propos/universite-ouverte-tous/politique-daccueil-des-etudiants-refugies-ou-demandeurs-dasile/