Long international training course (Cil)

The Long international training course (‘’Cil’’ in French for ‘’Cycle international long’’) is aimed at:

• new civil servants from foreign public administrations in responsible positions and with clear potential for development and influence
• or those in the early stages of their professional career who intend to pursue a career in the public service of their country

• you are not a French citizen or about to acquire French nationality

• a Master's degree or equivalent qualification is strongly recommended

• you have an excellent command of the French language both orally and in writing
• you have a good command of English

• you dispose of monthly resources of at least € 1,800 to cover the cost of living in France (scholarships included, if applicable), excluding other personal expenses

The main topics covered in this training course are: 

• drafting, implementation and evaluation of public policies
• public transformation and innovation
• the green transition
• human resources management, leadership and negotiation
• public economy and finances
• territorial issues
• European and international affairs

These courses are taught alongside French students following the current initial training programme.

• an initial phase allowing students to update their knowledge of contemporary France and its challenges, as well as on the functioning of the French administration
• a phase of shared courses with students selected through entrance exams

in a public organisation chosen according to the student's career plans (central or decentralised administration, state operator, international organisation).

specialising in Comparative Administration and Economic Action (co-accredited with the University of Strasbourg)

The programme aims to provide a comprehensive overview of modern techniques and practices used by European, national and regional administrations. It draws on expertise in law, organisational sociology, political science, public finance, economics and public management. It takes a deliberately comparative approach, enabling international students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme when they return to their administrations of origin.

specialising in European and International Public Action (co-accredited with Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University) 

Its aim is to provide tools for analysing the functioning of public policies in France and in European Union countries. The courses focus in particular on developing proficiency in understanding frameworks derived from political science and the political sociology of public action.

Training at INSP is free of charge.

Living costs are approximately €1 800 per month. It’s the student’s responsibility to meet these costs.

A scholarship from the French government can be requested from the French Embassy. It can also be sought from a national or international, public, or private institution, or from the candidate’s sponsoring government.

For students opting for a master's degree, the INSP requires a contribution of €500 towards tuition fees. In addition, students must pay the registration fees for the university concerned (approximately €360).
Students awarded scholarships from the French government can have their contribution to the INSP tuition fees refunded for these 2 master's programmes, and are exempted from the university tuition fees for these programmes.