The dual degree Ph.D. program in political science offered by Columbia University and Sciences Po is the first one of its kind between the two institutions. Building on a decade of strong collaboration through the Alliance Program, the dual degree furthers each institution's mission to extend global engagement by supporting the international training and scholarly approach of a new generation of political scientists.
The dual degree program allows students to spend two years at the partner institution, during which students take courses, conduct research, write a dissertation under the direction of a joint Columbia-Sciences Po dissertation committee, and eventually become eligible to receive the Ph.D. degrees of both institutions.
Students are granted unique opportunities to broaden and deepen their knowledge of the discipline in an international intellectual environment and pursue their doctoral research under the supervision of joint faculty teams of the highest academic quality.
The program is open to students currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program in political science at Columbia University or at Sciences Po. Applications are open to students enrolled in the third year of their doctoral studies (i.e., after receiving the M.A. degree and the first year of Ph.D. studies for Sciences Po students).
The Alliance Program website provides details about program requirements, the application procedure, and FAQ's.
