This is the only program that grants a dual degree in urban planning in the USA and Europe, in the time normally required to achieve just one degree. It offers the extraordinary opportunity to be trained in two of the world's most dynamic metropolitan areas. Both Greater Paris and metropolitan Southern California are vast living laboratories for urbanism, urban policies and politics, sharing many of the key challenges of metropolitan areas today. But since Greater Paris and Los Angeles have radically different spatial forms, geographies and histories, they offer a comparative setting for acquiring skills in global comparative urbanism, governance and urban planning, and understanding how to practice planning and shape urban collective action and policies in different political and institutional contexts.
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Review the official Sciences Po page and confirm entry requirements for Dual Master's Degree “Global and Comparative Urban Planning and Governance”, with University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA).
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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