UNIV’R Sciences Po Master's 2026

Deadline: Feb 01, 2026

masters

partially funded

France

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is currently accepting applications for its UNIV’R Sciences Po Master's 2026 program. This opportunity is designed to support refugees in pursuing higher education in France.

📖 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), provides selected refugees residing in a first country of asylum with material and financial support to pursue a 2-year Master's degree at Sciences Po in France.

Key Details:

Eligible Program: 2-year Master's degree at Sciences Po (excluding double degrees and 1-year Master's programs).

🎁 Benefits of UNHCR UNIV’R Sciences Po Master's

Participants in this program will receive the following benefits:

Administrative, social, and financial support throughout their studies.
Exemption from visa fees, reducing relocation costs.
Scholarship coverage for:
- Travel expenses to France.
- Social security costs (health coverage).
Student visa (VLS-TS), which serves as a residence permit for the duration of studies.
Post-graduation option: The ability to apply for a one-year residence permit to search for employment in France (note: permanent residence is not guaranteed).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the UNHCR UNIV’R Sciences Po Master's program, applicants must:

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

Application Deadline: 01 February, 2026.
To apply, visit the UNHCR UNIV’R Sciences Po Master's Application Portal.

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the official UNHCR UNIV’R Sciences Po Master's page.

This program is a remarkable opportunity for eligible refugees to advance their education and build a brighter future in France. Don't miss the chance to apply!

Benefits

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).