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From Lecture Hall to the World Stage — Study Political Science at HEIP

HEIP — Hautes Études Internationales et Politiques — is one of France’s leading schools in political science, international relations, and public affairs. Based across Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux, HEIP offers rigorous, professionally-driven academic programs from Bachelor’s level through to Master of Science (MSc), taught in French, English, or both.

Why HEIP?

A school built on expertise, proximity and ambition.

3 campuses in the heart of France’s most dynamic cities — Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux
Programs taught in French, English, or both
All MSc programs are state-recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education
A faculty of Bac+5 practitioners and field experts with hands-on experience in diplomacy, public affairs, international law and institutional strategy
A strong focus on real-world application through internships, simulations and live case studies
One intake per year — September

Bachelor’s Programs

Lay the groundwork. Understand the world.

Our three-year Bachelor’s programs are built for students who want to make sense of today’s political, diplomatic and institutional landscape. From constitutional law to geostrategy, from public policy to political communication, every program gives you the analytical tools and international mind

set to thrive in demanding environments.

The first two years are devoted to the acquisition of the methodological and fundamental bases specific to each of the major disciplines. The third year allows students to fully open up to the international scene by spending one or two semesters abroad and to prepare their specialization in the MSc cycle with an internship at the end of the third year.

All Bachelor programs are taught in French, with the exception of one fully English-taught track:

Bachelor in International Relations & Cooperation (taught in English) — Explore global power dynamics, international institutions, and the mechanisms of cooperation between states and non-state actors.
Bachelor in Geopolitics, Security & Defense — Analyse the strategic forces reshaping today’s global order.
Bachelor in Public Management & Governance — Understand how public institutions are structured, funded and operated.
Bachelor in Political, Institutional & Lobbying Communication — Master the art of political messaging, public affairs strategy, and institutional influence.
Bachelor in Public Policy, CSR & Transitions — Tackle the social, environmental and governance challenges redefining the role of states and organisations.

All Bachelor programs lead to an Établissement Certificate, include mandatory modern language learning (choice of 9 languages), and include a professional internship in the third year.

Specializations in Bachelor

Accolade entre un étudiant d'heip et un professeur à la remise des diplômes

Bachelor in Geopolitics, Security, and Defense

Trois étudiantes en premier plan qui écoutent un cours d'heip

Bachelor in Public Management & Governance

Deux étudiantes en heip en extérieur face à face une de dos et une de face

Bachelor in Public Policy, CSR, and Transitions

Bachelor in Political, Institutional, and Lobbying Communication

Bachelor in International Relations and Cooperation

Bachelor in International Relations & Political Science

Master of Science Programs

Go deep. Go expert. Go further.

Our MSc programs are designed for students ready to step into high-responsibility roles within international organisations, public institutions, NGOs, think tanks, or private-sector firms. All MSc degrees are state-recognised by the French Ministry of Labor and are built in close collaboration with field practitioners.

MSc International Relations & Cooperation (taught in English) — A fully English-taught Master’s for students aiming for careers in international organisations, diplomatic services, and global NGOs.
MSc Experts en Relations & Coopérations Internationales — Develop advanced expertise in multilateral diplomacy, international cooperation, and global governance.
MSc Manager des Institutions et des Affaires Publiques — Specialise in public affairs management, institutional lobbying, and the governance of public organisations.
MSc Communication Politique, Institutionnelle et Lobbying — Bridge strategic communication with political influence and institutional advocacy.
MSc Géopolitique, Sécurité & Défense — Build high-level analytical skills in geopolitical risk, conflict analysis, and defense strategy.
MSc Management Public & Gouvernance — Lead public institutions with expertise in administrative reform, public finance, and territorial governance.
MSc Politiques Publiques, RSE & Transitions — Prepare to shape and evaluate public policies tackling climate, social, and economic transitions.