French-Italian Dual Degree

Curriculum — Franco-Italian Dual Degree

1st Year

Start your journey in Lille or Rome

Students admitted to Sciences Po Lille spend their first year in Lille, following the core curriculum alongside intensive Italian-language and academic methodology training.

Students admitted by Sapienza Università di Roma spend their first year in Rome.

2nd Year

Build your bilingual academic profile in Lille

From the second year onwards, all students—French- and Italian-speaking—study at Sciences Po Lille.

They continue to develop their French or Italian language skills alongside their academic studies.

3rd Year

Deepen your expertise in Rome

All students return to Rome for their third year and follow one of two undergraduate pathways:

• L-16 Scienze dell’amministrazione e dell’organizzazione (Administrative and Organisational Sciences)
• L-36 Scienze politiche e relazioni internazionali (Political Science and International Relations)

During the same year, students defend their Bachelor’s thesis (tesina) in Rome.

4th Year

Specialise in Lille

Students return to Sciences Po Lille and choose from six specialised majors:

• Analysis of Contemporary Societies (ASC)
• European Public Affairs (APEu)
• Peace, Humanitarian Action and Development (PHD)
• Strategy, Economic Intelligence and Risk Management (SIGR)
• Public Affairs (AP)
• Urban Governance (GTU)

5th Year

Complete your Master’s degree in Rome

Students take courses within one of three Laurea Magistrale programmes at Sapienza:

• LM- 52 : Relazioni Internazionali (International Relations)
• LM-62 : Scienze della Politica (Political Science)
• LM-63 : Scienze delle amministrazioni e delle politiche pubbliche (Public Administration and Public Policy)

During the same year, students defend their Master’s thesis (Tesi) in Rome.