What do you think of Sciences Po economics?

[September]

Hi, I'm an international student and I got admission in Sciences Po economics master program (2 years) and I'm really happy  What do you think of the school and the economics department? In terms of teaching, difficulty level, research, resources, networking, placements in PhD programs. I'm not that keen on a job, I want to join a top PhD program. Anything related to the Dept of Economics at Sciences Po would help

[CakeTea]

Congrats to admission. What are your areas of interests: micro, macro, econometrics, development? The Econ department is well regarded in Europe with active seminars and grads go on to PhDs or professional careers. Thierry Mayer is the best known in international trade, Prof Martin and Prof Robin produce good research. Most students with PhD plans attend the module "Research Design". Teaching varies by lecturer, good networking with guest speaker series (see SP's website) in conjunction with PSE, Paris 1, EHESS and Polytechnique. For quantitative Econ, Paris 1's Erasmus QEM or Polytechnique offer more concentrations. EHESS offers experimental econ and Toulouse is superb in industrial economics with Tirole. Resources at SP are weak if you have seen the crowded library with insufficient seats, lack of study areas for group projects, iffy printers and moderate database subscriptions. Major complaints from students. Some profs teach at other unis such as Toulouse and come in to SP for a weekly lecture, they have lots on their plates and are less accessible in terms of office hours. The grading is on a curve on a 20 points scale.