Founded in 1872, Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Paris Institute of Political Studies) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Paris (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Dijon, Nancy, Reims, Rouen. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, France (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, France), Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 148 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 0-10% making this French higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 