Redesign the future: one policy at a time
Excel in managing current and future global issues.
The right place to drive change
A multicultural learning environment
At ESPOL, you’ll exchange ideas with classmates from across the globe, broaden your worldview, and build a network that spans continents, essential for any global policy leader.
Located in Lille, France
ESPOL is a stone’s throw away from the European political hotspots. From study trips to lectures by EU insiders, you’ll experience first-hand how policies are shaped at the highest level.
Career-focused, specialised programmes
Get both rigorous political science training with hands-on experience. You’ll graduate ready to influence decisions and drive change, backed by leading faculty and real-world projects.
Be prepared for an international career
Master’s in Climate and Sustainability Politics
This programme trains future leaders to address today’s most pressing ecological challenges. You will gain a deep understanding of how environmental issues intersect with politics, economics, and society, and learn to design fair, effective solutions for a sustainable future. Graduates are equipped to drive change across public institutions, NGOs, and private companies worldwide.
Master’s in Digital Politics and Governance
This programme explores how digital transformations are reshaping politics, public institutions, and global society. Students learn to analyse the opportunities and risks of digital technologies and acquire the skills to design and regulate effective digital strategies at national, European, and international levels.
Master’s in International and Security Politics
This programme provides a multidisciplinary approach to security and international relations. You will study global threats such as armed conflicts, terrorism, cyberattacks and environmental crises, while developing the analytical and practical skills to contribute to peace and stability worldwide.
Master’s in Multilevel Governance in Europe
This programme focuses on the complexity of European and global governance. Students gain a solid understanding of how decisions are made across multiple levels – local, national, EU, and international – and how public and private actors interact in shaping policies.
Admission
Make a difference.
Become part of the change.
Your path at ESPOL starts now! Admission to our Master’s programme is open to applicants from different backgrounds, with financial aid available.