The International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) is a platform for political science students and students interested in political science issues. The Association is international, politically independent, non-profit and student-run, and aims to have global impact in the political science sphere.
Founded in Leiden, The Netherlands in 1998, is composed of 8 associations. In 2003, it has established a Permanent Seat in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
IAPSS represents some 10,000 students of political science worldwide and works in partnership with the International Political Science Association (IPSA) and other international bodies to develop the study of political science worldwide.
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