MS in International Relations in France 2025

Why France for International Relations MS?

France is the diplomatic capital of Europe — host to UNESCO, OECD, ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), and a permanent UN Security Council member. Paris is home to over 150 embassies and thousands of international organisations. An MS in International Relations from Sciences Po Paris opens doors to the highest echelons of global diplomacy, multilateral organisations and policy analysis.

Sciences Po Paris

Sciences Po's School of International Affairs (PSIA) offers specialised 2-year master's in International Security, International Development, Sustainability and Social Innovation, International Economic Policy and more. Taught entirely in English (with a French language requirement from year 2), the programme attracts students from over 120 countries. Alumni include heads of state, UN ambassadors and senior World Bank officials.

Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne

For students seeking a more affordable option (EUR 3,000-6,000 annually as a public university), Sorbonne's International Relations and Political Science master's programmes offer strong theoretical grounding. Many courses are in French, making B2 French proficiency important. The proximity to UNESCO and OECD makes it ideal for internship placements.

Career Outcomes for Indian Students

Indian graduates from French IR programmes often join multilateral careers at UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA or the World Trade Organisation. Others pursue bilateral diplomacy careers in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) or policy roles at Indian think tanks like ORF, IDSA and Brookings India. France's Talent Passport allows qualified graduates to remain and work with an eligible job offer, providing a long-term European residency pathway.

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