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Published: 08 Dec 2025
The call for applications for the 5th cohort of the UNIV’R Programme (Sciences Po Paris) is now Open. The programme offers fully funded scholarships for refugees to pursue a two-year master’s degree (in English or French) at Sciences Po Paris, beginning August/September 2026.
| Application Deadline | February 1, 2026 |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Country to study | France |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | United Nations |
This program aims to facilitate access to higher education in France and offers comprehensive support:
• Administrative, social, and financial support
• Visa fee waiver
• Scholarship covering travel and social security expenses
Participants in the UNIV'R program come to France on a student visa . Upon completion of their studies, they can apply for a one-year residence permit to look for work, but there is no guarantee of a permanent stay.
The eligibility criteria for this cohort remain unchanged from last year. Applicants must:
In addition, Sciences Po Paris has specific academic requirements. Candidates must provide:
• Admission results communicated by Sciences Po according to the date on which the file is considered complete: response no later than April 23, 2026 .
UNIV'R: UNHCR-AUF
• February 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Paris time) : Deadline for submitting the UNIV'R application form.
• April 23-30, 2026 : UNIV'R grant allocation process for students admitted to Sciences Po.
• Early May 2026 : UNIV'R grant decisions communicated by UNHCR.
Check also:
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (How to Apply)
Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on enketo.unhcr.org to apply
Steps to take to submit an application to Sciences Po
1. Familiarize yourself with the Master 's program offered at Sciences Po, as well as the selection criteria and minimum results required .
2. Before January 22, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Paris time) : Refugee applicants eligible for a waiver of the application fee (€150) should complete this form .
• Indicate the application number opened on the Sciences Po admissions platform .
• Attach proof of refugee status (certificate or card explicitly stating the status and the date of validity, translated into French or English).
3. Before February 1, 2026 (23:59 Paris time) : gather the required documents , finalize the online application file on the Sciences Po admissions platform , imperatively attaching the proof of refugee status again , and submit it once completed.
Warning: incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
For any questions regarding the UNIV'R program at Sciences Po, you can contact [email protected].
For more details, visit United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Scholarship webpage
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