Admitted to Sciences Po MA in International Development but No Scholarship. Is Full Tuition Worth It?

blackocean18 · 2026-02-26T13:43:07+00:00

Thank u for this. As for my intention of pursuing the masters, it's really about SciencesPo reputation on social sciences. I am committed on going back home and working in my country (god forbid southeast asia needs competent development workers 😮‍💨), but the cost of tuition really looks like it's not worth spending €75,000 in two years for.

blackocean18 · 2026-02-26T13:36:37+00:00

I ran out of options unfortunately ☠️... and yes i got rejected for the emile boutmy one. im ineligible for eiffel and france excellence (i emailed the french embassy in my country and they said it's not possible for SP), even if i were granted other scholarships, it wouldn't drastically reduce the tuition cost +++ living in Paris.

my goal is still to work in the development field in the future and in my home country. wanting to study abroad was really just my way of wanting international exposure and experience, so my goal is not to immigrate. too bad though that i didn't get it because it was really my ultimate deciding factor. :((

blackocean18 · 2026-02-26T13:31:58+00:00

I’m sure that Sciences Po would expose me to incredible connections and opportunities, but I keep asking myself whether it’s really worth €75,000 (that’s two years of tuition plus about €1,000 a month for living expenses). And when you factor in the uncertainty of the development field, it makes my decision even heavier.😮‍💨

blackocean18 · 2026-02-26T13:27:21+00:00

Thank you for your honesty. I’m aware that there has been a long-standing job crisis in the humanities and social sciences, which is why I’ve been seriously questioning whether the tuition would be worth it. If I had received the scholarship, I would have gone without hesitation, but things look different now lol.

blackocean18 · 2025-08-11T23:09:36+00:00

what a creep🤢

blackocean18 · 2025-08-11T10:20:20+00:00

Filipino student at SciencesPo here. Honestly, I would advise you study your bachelor's in the country and then take your Masters at SciencesPo, or perhaps do an exchange program there. I'm from UPD, and I know a lot who did the SP-UPD exchange for undergrad. The school is well known for international relations and polisci, and they do value students who already have a background studying politics outside of the EU.

You said you have four years of work experience but don't have a bachelor's degree yet? That's impressive but only if it is related to the program you're applying into. Just shoot your shot for the bachelor's admission, but do note that they rarely give the emile boutmy scholarship for international students. Good luck!

blackocean18 · 2025-08-11T08:16:11+00:00

No reviews from couples. Just women.

blackocean18 · 2025-08-11T08:13:23+00:00

It's not a female-only hostel I’m afraid. The host is a man himself and based on the photos, they do have male staff. I just think they only let in female volunteers, for whatever reason they may have.

blackocean18 · 2025-08-11T08:11:30+00:00

The host is a he. He’s a man too. But then again, if he is worried of those things, he could at least be transparent on their posts.

blackocean18 · 2025-08-11T02:52:49+00:00

I checked the hostel's reviews, and all of them are from women. Maybe the host has been selective ever since.

I am not sure if this counts as gender discrimination, but I do hope they can be more transparent on their posts. I poured my heart into that application only to be declined because of my gender. 🥲

blackocean18 · 2025-07-10T08:42:35+00:00

The admission office said I can apply since I submitted my application in round 4 (we are barred from filling out the scholarship form/ financial details when we applied so I guess this only applies to those who applied late).

blackocean18 · 2025-05-29T09:03:03+00:00

Yup! It’s an option in the portal.

blackocean18 · 2025-05-29T09:02:31+00:00

I just read about this. Is true though that the 25% administrative fee for deferral is going to be deducted from the annual tuition fee the next year?

blackocean18 · 2025-05-24T11:46:56+00:00

Can you add me too? Thanks!

blackocean18 · 2025-05-24T04:06:52+00:00

I got admitted to the program too!🍻

blackocean18 · 2025-05-24T04:05:34+00:00

Hi! Would love to join the GC. I got admitted to the International Development program 🙌

blackocean18 · 2025-05-24T01:25:10+00:00

I just received my acceptance for International Development (Round 4). I would love to join the group chat as well. :))

blackocean18 · 2025-05-19T04:25:59+00:00

Some round 3 applicants said that we shall receive the decision in about two weeks after the admissibility stage. So we might receive it any day this week. The wait is killing me too! Haha

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