9 Master's degrees offered by the university

The International Law programme of Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a two-year programme providing in-depth training in international law as well as the tools and approaches necessary for rigorous legal analysis.

An all-round education is what awaits you at International History and Politics (IHP) from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. You will study today’s international affairs and new diplomacies in their historical context; obtain world-regional expertise; and acquire critical practice-related intellectual skills.

The International Relations and Political Science department at Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies offers study programmes combining intellectual rigour with a highly varied set of substantive specialties and courses. 

The International Economics programme of Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, known in-house (and for historical reasons) as the MIS, is a rigorous two-year degree that equips students with state-of-the-art, policy-relevant training.  The programme is organised into three tracks: (i) International Finance, (ii) Development and (iii) International Trade.

The Anthropology and Sociology programme of Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies offers rigorous training in anthropology and sociology through a combination of coursework in small class settings, opportunities for independent field research and close mentoring.

The LL.M. in Global Health Law and Governance at Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies offers a unique opportunity to specialise in a rapidly evolving law and policy-making field and study at two renowned institutions (Georgetown University and the Geneva Graduate Institute) at the forefront of global health governance.

To that end, our Master in International and Development Studies ('MINT') at Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies proposes a ground-breaking combination of a solid common core with the possibility to specialise in one of seven areas. 

The International Relations program at Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies will upskill you to become a key player and effectively navigate today’s complex global affairs. You will benefit from a recognised degree (60 ECTS) from the oldest European school dedicated to international relations.

The One-Year MAS (60 ECTs) in Sustainable Finance and Development at Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a selective post-graduate programme focused on preparing students for employment in the financial sector, international organisations, NGOs and think tanks.