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Sciences Po Paris (IEP)
Institut d'Etudes Politiques - Paris, 27, rue Saint-Guillaume, 75337 Paris, France
3.92 / 5 based on 324 reviews.
Description:
Sciences Po is one of Europe's most distinguished universities located right in the heart of Paris. With a long history of more than 125 years, Sciences Po educates the best young minds not only of France but also of Europe for leadership. Sciences Po prepares its graduates to pursue their future careers in various paths such as international business, public administration and service sector, multilateral organisations and many other fields of endeavour.
74% of students recommend
324 reviews
324 Expenses reviews of Sciences Po Paris
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by Mandy, King's College - University of London, London, United Kingdom
Political Science, University Agreement
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In my case, even though Im Greek, my home would be the UK since that's where my home university is. London in general is much more expensive than Paris especially foodwise. In Paris you can have a really good meal without paying a lot of money. Whereas in London you can pay a lot of money and still eat really badly. I paid more on telephone in Paris since most of my friends where in London and my family in Greece. As far as nightlife is concerned, Paris is less expensive and if you live in a central location you rarely need to use taxis. In London nightllife is really expensive and taxis are a factor that make it so unbelievably expensive. In the case of travel, the reason why I spent more in Paris is because I actually travelled more during my year abroad. Paris offers you the opportunity to visit many places by train and also in very good prices. I visited Switzerland, Spain, Holland and also the South of France and Corsica. Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
In paris you can get a percentage of your rent back from the government when you are a student.However, your landlord must agree to sign the papers in order to do this which means that he has to be legally renting.So before renting a flat you should ask if they are willing to sign the relevant papers. Also, when you are a student in Paris you can get the card IMAGINE-R which gets you cheaper metro tickets. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alexandra, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States
Economics, University Agreement
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My flat was pricey, but good value for money. Food, at that time, was cheaper (the dollar having been stronger than the Franc then). I didn't use the telephone a lot, and when I did I used phone cards, so I was very aware of my spending. I spent more on travel because I took a lot more trips. Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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No--save up for things like travel, so you can take advantage of the opportunities This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by dmatier, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Political Science, Independent
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Big city more expensive, went out and traveled more than at home, much more to do, trying to maximize stay Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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ATM machine ate card when mis-typed code; very easy to open French bank account; save by eating at home / inviting friends home for dinner This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by marqueena, Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Political Science, Erasmus
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Telephone = talking with friends and families at home Housing = it is really, really expensive to live in Paris Travel = I wanted to get to know France a little better, therefore I made a lot of trips! Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by M, George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
Political Science, University Agreement
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Exchange rate sucks for Americans, but such is life... Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Avoid travelers checks. It's easiest to use the ATM with your bank from home and open up a French bank account. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Raffaella, LUISS, Rome, Italy
Political Science, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Additional University scholarship Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food and telephone (expecially the mobile)were more expensive in france than in italy. Food, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
You can receive a remboursement from the CAF for the rent of your appartment This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by elina2, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
International Relations, Erasmus
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Paris nightlife is in most cases very expensive, at least in comparison to typical English campus nightlife Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Gibert Jeune's second hand books This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by RyanFolder, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Business Studies, Independent
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transatlantic calls only after 22h!! Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
the train is quite cheap, travel through France it is worth it This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by del658487256, Universiteit Gent, Gent, Belgium
European Studies, Independent
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Prices in France are, in general, but especially in Paris, higher than in Belgium. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Kristi18, University of Washington, Seattle, Seattle, United States
Political Science, Independent
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Basic neccessities in Paris are about the same, if not cheaper, than in the United States. However, nightlife activities and travel will take a large part out of your budget. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
The government will help you pay for your housing, but you need to make sure to follow through with your Carte de sejour. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by hanshoman, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Sociology, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Government assistance Other sources of funding:
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I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Because housing and nightlife are much more costly than in Holland; At the same time, I didn't really restrict myselves as to food and nightlife... Imagine you passing by several bakeries every day: just can't resist. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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Nightlife is really expensive, a tip may be to drink before going out, in case you're an alcohol fanatic. I'm not a saving money expert, so let's not try to be one... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by marazulado, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
Political Science, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Government assistance Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Nightlife in Finland is very expensive so you cannot afford to go out,food is much better than in Finland but prices are lower then you can eat more for the same expense. Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
no, This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by William, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Political Science, Independent
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I work part-time to pay my bills - it's tough... Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
New Zealand is a cheap country. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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Second hand is not easy nor cheap - the closest IKEA to Paris is at Noisy-le-Grand Mont d'Est (RER A) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by pablonight, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Public Administration, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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A private grant Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
MOre in food category Food, Travel, Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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not big expenses for metro and bus. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Valentina, Universita degli Studi di Trieste, Trieste, Italy
International Relations, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Caisse d'Allocation Familiale and work Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Because everything is a lot more expensive in France, especially in Paris. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Nice to know bank accounts have practically no expenses, it's very common to use bank cards and cheques! Oh and phone fees are quite complicated, better choose some sort of "forfait" This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Joelle, George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Government assistance A private grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Pretty much the same overall. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Nothing in particular. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by justinJ, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
European Studies, Erasmus
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
The prices are more and the Euro changed everything... Everything went up! Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Live on campus not on your own... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Susana, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
International Relations, Erasmus
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Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Because the cost of life was more expensive Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
No This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by schiffem, Karl Franzens Universität Graz, Graz, Austria
Law, Erasmus
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Just one word. Paris is great but expensive. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alexandre, Boston University, Boston, United States
Social Sciences, University Agreement
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None Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
More things to do, more reasons to do them. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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