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Academics at Sciences Po Lyon

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

  • 4-5 courses, the equivalent of 12-15 credits (each course is 5 ECTS credits)

Best for Academic Fields

Liberal Arts

Course Offerings

You can study on any of the following tracks while at Sciences Po Lyon:

 

*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. 

View the most recent catalogue of DFES courses online.

Assessments/Exams

Please note that there are typically fewer assessments (both formative and summative), and often less classroom contact time, at host universities than you might be used to in the U.S. With more weight placed on fewer assignments and cumulative exams, you should expect to approach your learning with more independence. 

Course Approvals Process

If you are accepted to your program, you will submit your planned courses for approval through Temple's External and Exchange Course Approval Process. Completion of the approval process will allow you to maintain full-time enrollment status, apply eligible financial aid to your program, and transfer credits earned abroad back to Temple.

View more details about the course approvals process.

Transferring credits back to Temple

Temple will accept approved courses with a passing grade equivalent to a C or better. After Temple receives an official transcript from your host institution, our team will evaluate the transcript for approved courses and determine credit equivalencies. We will post qualifying courses and equivalent credits to your transcript at that time. Your Temple GPA will not be affected by grades earned on an exchange; however, keep in mind that graduate schools will typically request all of your transcripts. Learn more about Temple's transfer credit policy.

Sciences Po Lyon Grading Scale

Sciences Po Lyon GradeTemple Equivalent
14-20A
12-13.9B+
11-11.9B
10.5-10.9B-
10.1-10.4C+
10C
9-9.9C-
8-8.9D
0-7.9F