United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) UNIV’R Sciences Po Master's 2026

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About UNHCR UNIV’R Sciences Po Master's

The UNIV'R programme, supported by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), allows selected refugees residing in a first country of asylum and who have previously been admitted to a 2-year Master's degree course at Sciences Po (excluding a double degree and a 1-year Master's degree), to benefit from material and financial support for the pursuit of their studies in France.

• School: Sciences Po

Benefits of UNHCR UNIV’R Sciences Po Master's

• Administrative, social, and financial support throughout the studies.

• Exemption from visa fees, reducing the cost of relocation.

• Scholarship coverage for:

  • Travel expenses to France

  • Social security costs (health coverage)

• Student visa (VLS-TS) provided, equivalent to a residence permit for the duration of studies.

• Post-graduation option: ability to apply for a one-year residence permit to search for employment in France (though permanent residence is not guaranteed).

UNHCR UNIV’R Sciences Po Master's Requirements

• Be refugees individually recognized by UNHCR or by a State authority;
• Be currently residing in a first country of asylum outside the European Union (resettled refugees are not eligible);
• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study;
• Have a minimum B2 level in English and/or French;
• Be no older than 35 years

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

01 February, 2026

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