Overview

About the programme

Per an agreement between the sociology departments of Sciences Po and of Northwestern University (USA – Illinois), students are able to earn a joint PhD through the Sociology (Dual Degree with Northwestern University) programme.

This partnership was established for sociology PhD students in their first thesis year who are interested in a dual program and whose research topics and areas relate to the United States.

Programme Structure

Structure:

The selected French PhD student will spend his/her second and third thesis years in the department of sociology at Northwestern University.
The student will return to Sciences Po for the fourth year with guaranteed funding and will defend his/her thesis in English in front of a committee consisting of members from both departments.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-17 00:00:00

More details

Deadlines:

10 January, for an admission result mid-March
17 May, for an admission result mid-July

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

History Sociology Political Science View 5 other PhDs in Political Science 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Two academic recommendations (an optional professional recommendation may be added)
CV/resume
Proof of identity
Thesis project (PDF or Word format, 5,000 words maximum, i.e. about ten pages, excluding bibliographic references)
Thesis project synopsis (two pages, PDF or Word format)
Copy of last completed academic degree (Master or equivalent)
Master transcripts (the documents must be attached in the original language, along with an official or informal translation in English or French if necessary. Please add a sworn statement of compliance if the translation is yours)
If obtained, official proof of doctoral funding obtention

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

380 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 380 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

380 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 380 EUR per year during 48 months.

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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Scholarships Information

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