The Paris Institute of Political Studies is a public research university, with the status of grande école and grand établissement, located in Paris, France.The London School of Economics and Political Science is a public research university located in London, England.
| Sciences Po | London School of Economics and Political Science | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | - | 6.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 319 QS World University 2024 # 259 QS World University 2023 # 501 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 45 QS World University 2024 # 46 Times Higher Education 2024 # 37 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 501 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 151 for Medicine by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 14 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -1 PG Programs -12 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -32 PG Programs -56 |
| Acceptance Rate | - | 8.9 % |
| Exam Score | GRE updated - 310 IELTS - 7 TOEFL - 100 | GMAT - 681 GRE updated - 319 IELTS - 7 PTE - 65 TOEFL - 100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 15776 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 21839 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 560 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 26429 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32457 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 43577 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some programs and the average salary are: MBA: $125,000 Executive MBA: $96,000 Masters in Finance: $70,000 Other Degree: $69,000 Masters in Science: $67,000 LLM: $61,000 | Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 45; Top paying degrees with annual salary are MBA: 159,000 USD, Executive MBA: 151,000 USD, PhD: 144,000 USD, LLM: 120,000 USD |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit personal statement Submit recommendations Submit language proficiency scores | 87% in previous degree for most programs; Personal Statement; at least 2 recommendation letters; CV |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | - | 7.3/10 Read 3 reviews |
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| General Facts | Sciences Po | London School of Economics and Political Science |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | School |
| Established | 1872 | 1895 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | |
| Male:Female | % Male, % Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | Sciences Po has seven campuses in France, with each specialising in different regions of the globe. Paris campus | Has one campus in central London close to River Thames, Covent Garden and Theatreland and the Royal Court of Justice; Houses of Parliament is are also easily accessible from the campus |
| Library | With a catalogue of nearly 1 million documents and a wide range of digital resources, THE SCIENCES PO library is recognized as a reference library for the SOCIAL SCIENCES IN EUROPE. | 3 libraries: British Library of Political and Economic Science (main), Shaw Library, Women’s Library; Main library has 4 million print volumes, 60,000 online journals, 29,000 electronic books |
| Campus Life | The Department of Campus Life & Student Engagement (DVCE) and the student life teams across all the campuses are dedicated to student success, notably by encouraging students to develop a sense of self-fulfilment, engagement and wellbeing in their daily lives. This guide opens the doors to all the possibilities that student activities, culture and sport offer you at Sciences Po. Depending on your campus, some 45 different sports are on offer: from basketball, boxing, dance, football and martial arts, through to rowing, rugby, sailing, squash, stretching, swimming or zumba, there’s bound to be an activity to suit you. Film Week, Writers’ Day, Arts Week, festivals and public speaking competitions: The student associations on each campus invite you to participate in the numerous cultural events they organise. Every year, some 300 student associations and initiatives of all kinds contribute to the dynamism of student life at Sciences Po, and around 1 500 events are organised across all the Sciences Po campuses. | Over 200 societies including Student Union’s clubs, societies, media and representation; volunteering and charity; public lectures; arts and music; faith and reflection; Saw Swee Hock Student Centre has main office of Student’s Union, cafes, pubs, nighclub, study spaces, gym and Residential Service Office. |
| Hostel | #Residence Room - $560 | #Single Studio Room - $13416 #Single Room - $14833 #Single En-suite Room - $15328 |
| Famous Alumni | Boutros Boutros-Ghali (1922–2016), United Nations Secretary-General (1992–1996) | Susan Rasky (journalist); Ursula von der Leyen (first female President of European Commission); Vanessa Kerry (physician); Daniel Akerson (former CEO of General Motors); Amartya Sen (Nobel laureate, economist); Leonid Hurwicz (Nober laureate, economist) |
| City Life | France is a country beloved by many, but Paris is the glittering jewel in France’s crown. For millions of people, the City of Light embodies the ultimate in romance, elegance, culture, and all things beautiful and refined. Almost every passion can be indulged here. Whether you’re a history or art buff, a wine fanatic or a fashionista, an impassioned foodie or someone who simply enjoys watching life unfold from a café terrace, you can find your home in Paris. With an average of 18 million visitors every year, Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world–and one of the most cosmopolitan. Thousands of foreigners resettle in Paris every year, each seeking to drink in the city’s charms and discover what it truly means to live as a Parisian. | London ranks 1st in QS News Best Student Cities for 2019; With some amazing bars, buzzing night clubs, and restaurants at its doorstep, London is among the top cities to live in UK. Even though the city is comparatively expensive locations, you can find student discounts while shopping, eating, as well as traveling in London. It is a global capital of culture with hundreds of museums, festivals, live performances, etc and thousands of open spaces, and green parks. The unemployment rate was around 4.4% in 2019. It is one of the highest paying cities in UK |
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