Exchange participants are required to take a full-time course load (at least 12 Temple credits) while abroad and will earn transfer credit.
Language of Instruction
English and French
Course Load
Best for Academic Fields
Liberal Arts
Course Offerings
You can study on any of the following tracks while at Sciences Po Lyon:
- Attestation d’Etudes Politiques (AEP) / Certificate of Political Studies*
- Diploma of French and European Studies (DFES)
- Choix libre (Free choice)*
*Requires B2 level of French language or higher.
If you do not have proficiency in French, plan to participate in the DFES program, in which all courses (except French language courses) are taught in English. All DFES students also take an intensive French language course to supplement their studies.
The DFES program is only available on a semester basis. If you wish to study for an entire year, you will choose another academic option for the second semester.