Overview

Areas of Study

Courses, seminars and research projects in the International History and Politics programme of Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies cluster around the intersecting themes of international relations, institutions and movements; global/world and transnational history; history and policy; the history of ideas; the Global South and postcoloniality; and the histories of individual regions – the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

This master's degree combines coursework, workshops, research and a thesis.

It encourages direct contact, debates and exchange with faculty and fellow students.

Compulsory courses introduce the aims, substance and criticisms of the various approaches to international, transnational and global/world history.

Research training is focused on individual and collective work based on primary and secondary sources.

Students take elective courses in anthropology and sociology, economics, international law and international relations/political science, taught in the departments concerned.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

A History of the Post-September 11 Era

An International History of Racism

Approaches to Global History

Authoritarianism and Democracy in Latin America: From Independence to the 2010s

Evolution of the International System, c. 1815 to the Present

Foreign Policies of Major Powers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History International Relations View 23 other Masters in International Relations 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

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should hold, or at least receive upon arrival, a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a discipline relevant to your study programme, from an accredited university

Professional experience and extracurricular activities are not compulsory but can be an asset to your application

Complete the online application form

Pay the application fee

Provide contact details for two academic referees on the application form

Upload all your supporting documents before the deadline

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Tuition Fee

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International

8000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8000 CHF per year during 24 months.
National

5000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000 CHF per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Genève

1925 - 2850 CHF /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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