Paris/London – 19 November 2020
Sciences Po’s new dual degree in Global and International History with King’s College London is the latest development in a long-term strategic partnership between the two institutions. As the first international dual degree taught at the Sciences Po Doctoral School, the programme also forms part of the school’s internationalisation plan.
This competitive programme allows students to combine Sciences Po’s Master’s degree in History with the MA in Modern History or World History and Cultures at King’s. The course is completed in two years, with the first year spent in Paris and the second in London.
Taught in English, the programme will accept students of any nationality and will begin in September 2021. It is aimed at students wishing to pursue a career in international teaching and research, or in any of a wide range of other sectors: civil service, archives, audio-visual and the creative industries, publishing, journalism, media, NGOs, and more.
This dual degree reinforces the partnership between Sciences Po and King’s College London, which has already given rise to three exchange agreements at Bachelor’s and Master’s level, benefitting around 90 exchange students each year, and a previous dual degree agreement between King’s and the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po (signed in June 2016). This is in addition to long-standing collaborations between academics at both universities, particularly within Sciences Po’s Centre for International Studies (CERI).
“We are pleased to bring together the strengths of our respective History Departments to launch the Graduate Programme in Global & International History. It brings a new and exciting component to the King’s-Sciences Po partnership.” Professor ‘Funmi Olonisakin, Vice President & Vice Principal (International), said.
In the words of Vanessa Scherrer, Sciences Po’s Director of International Affairs:
“Thanks to this new partnership with our partners at King’s, students will benefit from exceptional teaching in historical research, distinguished by its rigorous comparative element. This prestigious programme further advances the internationalisation of the Sciences Po Doctoral School at a time when, more than ever before, our institution is championing the European and international dimension of its teaching.”
More information on the Dual Degree here:
https://www.sciencespo.fr/ecole-doctorale/en/content/sciences-po-kings-college-london.html
About King’s College London
King’s is the fourth oldest university in England: it was founded in 1829 as a university “in service to society”. It is a research-intensive university located in the heart of London and a member of the Russell Group (UK's top 24 research-intensive universities). In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) King’s was ranked 6th nationally in the ‘power’ ranking, which takes into account both the quality and quantity of research activity. King’s ranks 9th in the Times Higher Impact rankings that assesses Universities against the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Faculty of Arts & Humanities at King’s is one of the most prestigious arts and humanities faculties in the country. Based in the heart of London it boasts close ties to many of the city’s most renowned cultural institutions, such as the British Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe and the National Portrait Gallery. It offers undergraduate degrees, postgraduate master’s courses and extensive research opportunities in all aspects of human culture and history, from ancient languages to contemporary film studies
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/about
About Sciences Po
Founded in 1872, Sciences Po is France’s leading research university in the social sciences. Sciences Po offers degrees at the undergraduate, graduate and executive education levels, and developed 42 dual degree programmes with its network of 470 partner universities.
Today, half of Sciences Po’s 13,000 students are international and represent 150 nationalities. Education at Sciences Po is multidisciplinary, multilingual and outward looking. It also places great emphasis on professional exposure. Following completion of their degree, 80% of the graduates are hired within six months of graduation and 39% start their career abroad. Sciences Po holds a high standard of social responsibility, and plays a pioneering role in the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Sciences Po has an array of financial aid for students of all origins and 26% of the student body hold a scholarship. For more information on Sciences Po: www.sciencespo.fr/en
Media contacts
Sciences Po: Marie Frocrain, marie.frocrain@sciencespo.fr, tel. +33 (0)1 49 54 37 71
King’s College London: Holly Finch, holly.finch@kcl.ac.uk

22.04.2025
SCIENCES PO ET LAZARD NOUENT UN PARTENARIAT POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DE LA CHAIRE DETTE SOUVERAINE ET FINANCE
PARIS, le 22 avril 2025 – Sciences Po et Lazard annoncent aujourd’hui un partenariat stratégique pour le développement de la Chaire Dette Souveraine et Finance pour une période initiale de trois ans. Fort de son expertise et expérience en matière de conseil aux Gouvernements, Lazard s’engage aux côtés de Sciences Po pour soutenir et consolider le rôle de la Chaire en tant que hub international de recherche, de dialogue et d’apprentissage sur les enjeux de financement souverain et de l’architecture financière internationale.
La Chaire sera affiliée à l'École des Affaires Internationales (PSIA, Sciences Po) et au Département d'Économie de Sciences Po et sa direction sera assurée par l’économiste de renommée internationale et professeure d’économie politique à l’Université de Bologne, Paola Subacchi.
Le soutien de Lazard permettra de faire progresser la recherche, de délivrer des enseignements et d’organiser des événements sur des sujets complexes et stratégiques comme : la question de soutenabilité des dettes, celle de l’amélioration de leur transparence ou encore l’enjeu de la résolution des crises de dette. Outre Lazard, Sciences Po élargira le groupe de sponsors de la Chaire à des partenaires à l’expertise complémentaire.
Luis Vassy, Directeur de Sciences Po : « Cette Chaire, soutenue par Lazard, constitue le premier espace académique de référence, en Europe, autour des problématiques relatives aux dettes souveraines. Ce soutien de Lazard témoigne de la confiance dans notre recherche et notre formation, mais également de notre volonté mutuelle d’éclairer un domaine d'une importance cruciale pour l'avenir des économies mondiales. Je suis convaincu que ce partenariat enrichira notre capacité à former les dirigeants de demain et à produire des recherches de pointe pour développer des solutions et des politiques publiques innovantes face aux défis financiers globaux. »
Jean-Louis Girodolle, Directeur Général de Lazard en France et Co-Directeur de l’activité de conseil financier en Europe : « Nous sommes fiers de collaborer avec Sciences Po pour soutenir la Chaire Dette Souveraine et Finance. Ce partenariat s’appuie sur notre expertise de premier plan en conseil souverain, sous la direction de Pierre Cailleteau et Thomas Lambert, et sur notre expérience centenaire en matière d’accompagnement des gouvernements dans la gestion de leur dette et de leurs finances publiques. Il illustre l’engagement de Lazard en faveur de la recherche et du dialogue autour des politiques publiques essentielles pour l’avenir de la finance internationale et pour les gouvernements et les institutions que nous soutenons. »
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