This year again, Sciences Po Paris takes first place in the Challenges ranking of Institutes of Political Studies (IEP). If the school founded in 1872 is often described as a “royal road”, all the other IEPs are also in extremely high demand. Firstly, thanks to their very comprehensive three-year initial training focused on versatility, then, thanks to their master’s specializations which open the door to students to a wide range of professions. Each Sciences Po therefore has its own specificities and renowned paths, which any prospective student wishing to take this path should be familiar with before making their choice.
Senior civil service, commercial executives, communications, journalism, intelligence… There are many possible paths through an Institute of Political Studies. The best known, that of the senior civil service, including the competition for the National Institute of Public Service (INSP, formerly ENA) and other administrative competitions, continues to attract candidates. If all IEPs have a preparation cycle for these competitions, Lille, Bordeaux and Paris are the most renowned in this area. To reach the rank of senior civil servant, one should not neglect Sciences Po Strasbourg which, due to its geographical proximity to the INSP, has established exclusive partnerships with the institute.
