Overview

The International and Development Studies at Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies mixes the advantages of being a rigorous academic programme with a strong accent on applied research, practice (via the Applied Research Projects - ARPs) and skills, and is ideally located at the heart of International Geneva.

Features

A programme for all those wanting to work in:

International cooperation, in intergovernmental, non-governmental organisations, or national administrations.

Private sector, notably multinational companies, the finance sector, law firms, consulting and public relations agencies.

Research on global issues, such as in think tanks, international foundations, universities, in the media, or as a consultant.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Methods for Social Sciences

Social Inquiry and Qualitative Methods for International Affairs and Development

Economics of Development

Gender and Development: From Theory to Practice

History, Theory and Practice of Development

Poverty and Inequality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Genève, Switzerland

Disciplines

International Development View 4 other Masters in International Development in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should hold, or at least be awarded before enrolment, a bachelor degree from an accredited university.

For our disciplinary master programmes, this previous degree, or at least a significant body of coursework, should be in a discipline relevant to your intended study programme

For our interdisciplinary master programme, we welcome applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds

Professional and extra-curricula experiences are not compulsory but can be an asset to your application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8000 CHF / year

≈ 8000 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5000 CHF / year

≈ 5000 CHF / year

Living costs

Genève

Switzerland

1925 - 2850 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Genève

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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