Double Degree in International Affairs with Sciences Po Bordeaux, France
- Degree
- Double and Triple Degree
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Year
- 2026/2027
Features of the programme | The Double Degree in International Affairs with Sciences Po Bordeaux (SPB) offers students a unique opportunity to develop analytical and methodological skills in the field of international politics, with a focus on topics such as European Union security, migration, gender studies, international law, and international economics. SPB is located at the heart of an outstanding university hub, the Pessac-Talence-Gradignan campus, just 20 minutes from the centre of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Sciences Po Bordeaux is an international university and one of France's leading centres for political science research. |
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Programme structure | The programme is structured as follows:
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Places available | There are 5 places available for each academic year. |
Who is eligible to apply? | The call for applications for the 2027–2028 mobility year is aimed at students enrolled in the first year of Luiss's Master's Degree in International Relations during the 2026–2027 academic year. |
Eligible majors |
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Fees and charges | Luiss students will pay their tuition fees to Luiss and will therefore be exempt from paying tuition fees at SPB. |
Qualifications awarded | Upon completion of the programme, students will be awarded a Master's Degree in International Relations from Luiss and a Diplôme de Sciences Po Bordeaux, Pôle Affaires Internationales from SPB. To be awarded the Double Degree, participants must comply with the rules and conditions set by both universities. |
Disclaimer:
The information on this page – including the eligible Luiss degree programmes, specialisations, and admission requirements – is updated annually and may be subject to change for future years of mobility. Applicants are encouraged to check this webpage regularly for the most up-to-date information before submitting their application.
Luiss Academic Coordinators
Rosario Forlenza
Faculty | rforlenza@luiss.it
Nicola Lupo
Faculty | nlupo@luiss.it
International Degree Programmes
Viale Romania 32
00197 Rome
For general queries:
international@luiss.it
For questions about the programme:
Laura Bernaola Picca
lbernaolapicca@luiss.it
Tel. +39 06 85225471
Key academic regulations
- Students who are interested are required to read and understand the curriculum and its associated rules. Changes to the curriculum are generally not permitted.
- The listed examinations must be taken and passed in the academic year specified in the curriculum, and not at a later date.
- During the mobility period, students will be subject to SPB's rules.
Information about the thesis
Each university will provide detailed information about the procedures and timescales in due course. For your information:
- Students must comply with the procedures and deadlines set by both institutions for their dissertations.
- Students will complete their thesis during the mobility period with the support of two supervisors: one from each university. Both supervisors must approve the dissertation proposal, which must meet the standards set by both institutions.
- Each institution will assess the final thesis in line with its own criteria.
Further information
- Students selected for a Double Degree Programme are required to follow the curriculum set out for their year of mobility, including any changes, particularly those relating to language courses and other academic activities.
- While Luiss is committed to providing students with complete, accurate, and timely information, it reserves the right to amend, supplement, update, or withdraw the programme.
- Luiss is not responsible for any cancellations or changes resulting from events beyond its control. Should the programme be cancelled or changed for these reasons, Luiss will promptly inform all students affected.
How to apply
Details of the application procedure and any further information not available on this page will be published in the relevant Call for Applications.
For further information, please contact the International Degree Programmes Office at international@luiss.it.
Admission Criteria (mobility year 2026/27)
For future years of mobility, the admission requirements are reviewed and updated on this page, typically in September each year.
| Requirements for applications for the 2026/2027 mobility year |
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| Students must have passed all the exams for the courses taught in the first semester by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (usually mid-February). |
| A weighted average exam mark of 27/30 or higher, achieved by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (usually mid-February). |
English language proficiency: at least C1 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), certified by one of the following institutions:
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Selection criteria (mobility year 2026/27)
Candidates who meet the admission requirements will be placed on the ranking list based on their academic record and the criteria set out in the table below. Academic records will be assessed based on the data available at the Student Administration Office by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (usually mid-February).
| Criterion | Weighting |
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| Registered ECTS credits | 33% |
| ECTS credits recorded for the internship | 2% |
| Weighted average of exam marks (Weighted GPA) | 35% |
| Level of English language proficiency | 25% |
| Final grade for the Bachelor's degree | 5% |
Call for Applications – Deadlines for the 2026–2027 Mobility Year
For future years of mobility, the timeline is reviewed and updated on this page, typically in September each year.
| Phase | Timeline |
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| Publication of the call for applications | Early December 2025 |
| Opening of the application period | 8 January 2026 |
| Deadline for submitting applications | 21 January 2026 |
| Publication of the selection results | Late February 2026 |
| Confirmation of participation | Within one working day |
Please note that these dates are subject to change; any alterations will be communicated promptly.
