2026 UNIV’R Scholarship Programme at Sciences Po University, France

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Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the UNIV’R – University for Refugees academic corridor programme. This initiative provides fully funded opportunities for refugees residing in a first country of asylum to pursue a two-year Master’s degree (taught in English or French) at Sciences Po Paris, commencing in August/September 2026.

The programme is designed to ease access to higher education by offering comprehensive academic, administrative, financial, and social support throughout the duration of the Master’s programme.

Programme Summary

Type: Master’s Scholarship
Host Country: France
Host Institution: Sciences Po University (under the UNIV’R Programme)
Duration: 2 years
Eligible Applicants: Refugees residing in eligible first countries of asylum
Scholarship Benefits: Full funding (tuition, stipends, housing, travel, insurance, and more)
Application Deadline: 1 February 2026

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold verified refugee status.
• Be aged between 19 and 40 at the time of application.
• Reside in a country of asylum outside the European Union.
• Meet the academic and language requirements for Sciences Po Master’s programmes (English or French).
• Possess all necessary documentation, including an official refugee certificate.

Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
Eligible Countries of Asylum: All countries outside the EU where refugee status is officially recognized.

Scholarship Coverage

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support including:

• Full tuition coverage
• Monthly stipend for living expenses
• Housing assistance
• Books and academic materials
• Local transportation support
• Health insurance
• Psychosocial or mentoring support
• Visa costs
• International travel to France
• Settling-in allowance
• Assistance with administrative transitions and documentation
• Coverage of application and pre-admission exam fees

Application Process

1. Review the available Master’s programmes at Sciences Po and confirm you meet the admission requirements.
2. Follow the international Master’s admission procedure outlined by Sciences Po.
3. Create and complete an application on the Sciences Po admissions platform, ensuring all required documents are provided.
4. Once your application has been fully submitted to Sciences Po, complete the designated UNIV’R programme form and submit it as instructed.