Double degree with Sciences Po (Paris School of International Affairs)

SSE has partnered with Sciences Po, one of the world’s leading universities in the social sciences, to offer a double degree with a focus on politics, public affairs, and international studies at the Master level.

Double degree with Sciences Po

The double degree program is designed for students seeking careers in diplomacy, international organizations, public affairs, international business, and finance, where an understanding of political and societal developments is increasingly important.

The two-year program is open to qualified applicants from around the world. Students spend their first year at Sciences Po in Paris, studying one of the eligible programs at the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA):

Available Master programs at Sciences Po:

During the second year, students continue their studies at SSE in Stockholm in the MSc program in Business Innovation, Economics, or Finance.

Several program combinations are available, and applicants must meet the application requirements of both institutions and their chosen Master programs.

Students enrolled in PSIA and the MSc program in Business Innovation are strongly encouraged to select the Project Management concentration at Sciences Po to facilitate completion of the double degree within two years.

Upon successful completion of the program, students receive two Master degrees, one from Sciences Po and one from SSE.

To qualify for both degrees, students must fulfill the graduation requirements of both institutions. Completing the double degree typically requires approximately 135 ECTS credits, compared with 120 ECTS credits for a standard SSE MSc degree. Depending on course selection and study pace, some students may require more than two years to complete the program.

Double degree structure

Year 1 - Studies at Sciences Po

All students spend their first year at Sciences Po in Paris, studying one of the eligible programs offered by the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA).

Year 2 – Studies at SSE


Students enrolled in the MSc program in Economics

During the first semester, students complete the four mandatory courses:

  • Advanced Mathematics for Economic Analysis (7.5 ECTS)
  • Advanced Microeconomics (7.5 ECTS)
  • Econometrics (7.5 ECTS)
  • Advanced Macroeconomics (7.5 ECTS)

During the second semester, students complete core elective courses and write their MSc thesis (30 ECTS). Some elective courses may also be taken during the first semester.

Courses completed at Sciences Po may be transferred and counted toward the core elective requirements at SSE, subject to approval by the Program Director before the start of studies at SSE.

Students enrolled in the MSc program in Finance

During the first semester, students complete the following mandatory courses:

  • Responsibility and Sustainability (1.5 ECTS)
  • Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis (6 ECTS)
  • Asset Pricing and Investments (7.5 ECTS)
  • Corporate Finance (7.5 ECTS)
  • Empirical Methods in Finance (7.5 ECTS)

During the second semester, students complete specialization-specific core electives and write their MSc thesis (30 ECTS). Some elective courses may also be taken during the first semester.

Courses completed at Sciences Po may be transferred and counted toward the core elective requirements at SSE, subject to approval by the Program Director before the start of studies at SSE.

Students enrolled in the MSc program in Business Innovation

During the first semester, students complete the following mandatory courses:

  • Business Creation and Development (7.5 ECTS)
  • Advanced Strategic Management (7.5 ECTS)
  • Operations Strategy (7.5 ECTS)
  • Management Accounting and Control (7.5 ECTS)

During the second semester, students write their MSc thesis (30 ECTS) and complete the following mandatory courses:

  • Innovation and Management (7.5 ECTS)
  • Brands and Communication (7.5 ECTS)
  • Digital Transformation (7.5 ECTS)
  • Leading Change (7.5 ECTS)

Students who complete the Project Management concentration at Sciences Po may be able to transfer selected courses in place of certain mandatory courses at SSE. Any course substitutions must be approved by the Program Director before the start of studies at SSE.

Application and admission

Application period

Winter 2027


How to apply

Applications are submitted through Sciences Po’s application platform. Applicants apply simultaneously to both the Sciences Po program and the corresponding MSc program at SSE.

Contact us

Contact at Sciences Po

Contact at SSE

For more information about application requirements and the application process, please visit the Sciences Po's website.