Sciences Po Strasbourg

What Sciences Po Strasbourg does

Sciences Po Strasbourg (formally Sciences Po Strasbourg - École de l'Université de Strasbourg, previously known as Institut d'études politiques de Strasbourg) is a public French higher education institution established in 1945 and operating as a constituent school (école) of the Université de Strasbourg. It ranked 4th among the 10 French Institutes of Political Studies (IEPs) in the Challenges 2026 classification. The institution delivers a five-year Diplôme with five specializations (Droit et politiques publiques, Économie et finances, Études des relations internationales et du global, Études européennes, Politiques et sociétés), 19 Master 2 specializations across five domains (Public Administration, European Law, Finance, European & International Studies, International Relations, Political Science), a professional licence in public administration, a civil service preparatory class labeled 'Classe Talents du Service Public', and continuing education including a 2025-launched healthcare leadership program. Selective admissions are conducted through the national Réseau ScPo competitive examination for first-year entry, a specific exam for fourth-year entry introduced in 2019, and a Franco-German double-degree track with the University of Saarland labeled by UFA/DFH. The technology footprint is conventional, built on TYPO3 CMS with Linux, Apache, PHP, and MySQL — no proprietary platform, no app, no API, and no disclosed AI/ML capability.

Revenue mechanics blend four streams: (i) French government public higher education funding routed through the Université de Strasbourg; (ii) regulated registration fees (droits d'inscription) for the diploma, master's, and continuing education programs; (iii) apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) collected through the SOLTÉA platform under UAI code 0670178E; and (iv) donations via the Objectif Réussite campaign supporting scholarships and student success. The student base numbers roughly 350 graduates per year from the diploma, with 80% finding employment within six months, 65% entering as cadres, and 90% reporting satisfaction (enquête insertion mai 2025); 75% of admitted first-year students hold a 'Très Bien' baccalaureate. The institution operates from a single headquarters at the Le Cardo building in Strasbourg, co-located with the Bibliothèque du Cardo and the Université de Strasbourg administrative infrastructure, and pursues European positioning through partnerships with the EPICUR alliance and a 2026 triple Master in European Geopolitics, International Security and Law (EGISL).

Name

Sciences Po Strasbourg

Legal name

Sciences Po Strasbourg - École de l'Université de Strasbourg

Website

https://www.sciencespo-strasbourg.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sciences Po Strasbourg is a public French higher education institution (school of the University of Strasbourg) that delivers a five-year political science diploma, 19 Master's specializations, and continuing education to undergraduate, graduate, and executive students in Strasbourg.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Political science education
• Higher education programs
• Public administration training
• European studies
• International relations

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: Government-funded public institution under the University of Strasbourg. Receives public funding for educational operations.
2. Tuition Fees (Droits d'inscription): Registration fees charged to students for enrollment in various programs including diploma, master's degrees, and continuing education.
3. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'apprentissage): French companies contribute apprenticeship tax to support vocational education and training. Sciences Po Strasbourg receives contributions through the SOLTéA platform, code UAI 0670178E.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Objective Réussite campaign collects donations to support student success, scholarships, and school development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sciences Po Strasbourg is a public higher education institution (Institut d'Études Politiques de Strasbourg) that delivers political science and public administration education through a 5-year Diplôme program, 19 Master 2 specializations, a professional Licence, civil-service preparatory classes, work-study alternance tracks, continuing education (including medical leadership), and international dual/triple-degree programs. It serves French and international students admitted via selective competitive exams, awarding state-recognized diplomas as a school of the University of Strasbourg.

Product overview

Sciences Po Strasbourg (Institut d'Études Politiques de Strasbourg) is a school of the University of Strasbourg, ranked 4th among French IEPs. It offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on its 5-year Diplôme, complemented by 19 Master 2 specializations across 5 domains (Public Administration, European Law, Finance, European & International Studies, International Relations, Political Science), professional licensing, civil service preparatory programs, continuing education including medical leadership training, and international dual/triple degree programs with European partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classes Préparatoires aux Concours de la Haute Fonction Publique / Dispositif Talents du Service Public
• Master Politiques Publiques (Administration Publique)
• Master Droit Européen
• Master Finance
• Master Études Européennes et Internationales
• Master Relations Internationales
• Master Science Politique
• Licence Professionnelle Métiers des Administrations et des Collectivités Territoriales
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education)
• Double-Cursus Franco-Allemand (Universität des Saarlandes)
• Triple Master EPICUR European Geopolitics, International Security and Law (EGISL)
• Alternance (Work-Study Programs)
• Diplôme de Sciences Po Strasbourg

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of graduates find employment in less than 6 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Université Adam Mickiewicz (Poznań)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner in EPICUR triple Master program 'European Geopolitics, International Security and Law' (EGISL) opening in 2026-2027.
• Université du Danemark du Sud (Odense)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner in EPICUR triple Master program 'European Geopolitics, International Security and Law' (EGISL) opening in 2026-2027.
• Réseau ScPo (Sciences Po Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of 7 Sciences Po schools in France (Aix, Lille, Lyon, Rennes, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Strasbourg, Toulouse) sharing a common competitive entrance exam for first-year admissions and joint promotional activities including annual virtual open days.
• Université de StrasbourgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciences Po Strasbourg is a school (École) of the University of Strasbourg (Université de Strasbourg), sharing infrastructure, administrative services, and research resources. Located in Le Cardo building within the university campus.
• Université de la Sarre (University of Saarland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble-degree Franco-German program offering 1 cursus, 2 institutions, 3 fields of expertise, 4 diplomas, 5 years. Labeled by the Franco-German University (UFA). Entry via specific competitive exam.
• EPICUR AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Partnership for an Innovative Campus Unifying Regions - alliance of European universities developing joint educational programs and student mobility.
• Cercle Pierre PflimlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association perpetuating the memory of Pierre Pflimlin, former President of the European Parliament and Mayor of Strasbourg. Co-organizes the annual Pierre Pflimlin Thesis Prize (2500€) for theses on European construction.
• Université Franco-Allemande (UFA/DFH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranco-German University providing label and support for the double-degree program with University of Saarland.
• Laboratoire SAGE (CNRS UMR 7363)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch laboratory (Sciences sociales du Politique) associated with Sciences Po Strasbourg, conducting political science research and hosting research teams.
• Parliament européen (European Parliament)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring Europe Week, students work in committees at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, participating in simulations and learning about EU governance firsthand.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sciences Po Paris: The flagship and most prestigious institution in the Sciences Po network, offering the same five-year diploma and master programs in political science, public administration, and European/international studies. Most direct comparable on curriculum, structure, and admissions pathway.
• Sciences Po Lyon: A fellow IEP in the Réseau ScPo sharing the common competitive entrance exam and a similar diploma-plus-master portfolio, with comparable size, faculty profile, and French public-university status.
• Sciences Po Bordeaux: Another IEP in the national Sciences Po network, comparable in size and offering the standard five-year political science diploma and master programs under similar public-institution governance.
• Sciences Po Grenoble: Mid-sized IEP in the Réseau ScPo with a similar public-university affiliation, sharing the common entrance exam and a comparable portfolio of political science and public administration degrees.
• Sciences Po Lille: Northern-France IEP in the same Sciences Po network, participating in the common competitive exam and offering a closely analogous degree structure to Sciences Po Strasbourg.
• Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence: Southern-France IEP within the Réseau ScPo, sharing the common first-year entrance exam and offering an equivalent diploma-and-master portfolio in political science and public administration.
• Sciences Po Toulouse: Southwestern IEP and direct network peer, with a similar scale, public-institution status, and standard political-science program portfolio under the Réseau ScPo umbrella.
• Sciences Po Rennes: Western-France IEP and a member of the Réseau ScPo, sharing the common entrance examination and offering a comparable political science / public administration curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• Institut National du Service Public (INSP): Successor to the ENA, the French state's premier civil-service training institution; comparable because Sciences Po Strasbourg runs a preparatory class ('Classe Talents du Service Public') for the same civil-service entrance exams that INSP-administered schools target.

Emerging players

• Hertie School: Berlin-based university specializing in governance, public policy, and international affairs with a strong European focus; comparable as a non-French European political-science school competing for similar international students and faculty.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ScPo_Strasbourg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ADMIEPSTRASBOURG
• Facebookfacebook.com/scpostrasbourg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sciences-po-strasbourg
• Instagraminstagram.com/scpo_strasbourg

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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