By combining Sciences Po's and El Colegio de México's top-level education in the area of urban policy, this two-year programme provides a great academic background in urban social analysis, urban economics, urban management and planning policies at the metropolitan scale, in a comparative approach between European, international and Latin American cities. Students complete: - The first year in Paris at the Urban School of Sciences Po, either in the Master Governing the large metropolis (GLM, in English) or in the Master Stratégies territoriales et urbaines (STU, in French) attending all the required courses except for the “Capstone project” or “Group project” in the second semester. They do not make the study trip too. The second year in Mexico, at the CEDUA of El Colegio de México in the Maestria en Estudios Urbanos attending courses and seminars in English or Spanish.
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Review the official Sciences Po page and confirm entry requirements for Dual Master's Degree “Comparative Urban Governance”, with El Colegio de México.
Gather transcripts, degree certificates, passport, CV, motivation letter, and language documents required by the university.
Complete the official application (Mon Master / Parcoursup / direct portal / Études en France for non-EU) and upload all supporting documents before the stated deadline.
📅 Deadline: 2026-10-01
Watch for interview invitations, additional document requests, or admission offers from the institution.
After admission, finalize tuition planning, French long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) documentation, accommodation, and CVEC payment.
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What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 964 hours per year (roughly 20 hours/week). Work permit included in student visa.
Student pay rate
€11.88/hour
SMIC (minimum wage) applies. Student jobs in hospitality and retail typically pay minimum wage.
Stay after graduation
12 months
APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) — One-year temporary stay permit after graduation to find work. Renewable once. Must have Master's or higher.
Path to residency
5 years
Permanent residency after 5 years of legal residence. Talent Passport holders may qualify faster.
Average graduate salary
€35,000/year
Average starting salary. Paris-based roles typically 20–30% higher. Tech sector averages €42,000+.
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