Overview

The Development Studies students from Erasmus University Rotterdam are encouraged to develop a critical understanding of major debates, theories and strategic interventions and of the skills to analyze the issues, and to design and assess interventions aimed at tackling these issues.

An essential part of this process is to develop skills in research methodology, which will be applied in your thesis prepared as a requirement for the Masters degree.

Key Facts

Top-notch education with a wide variety of courses, teaching not only theory and content but also situating that knowledge in different social, economic and cultural contexts. Students learn to respond to our world’s needs by being critical and constructive, analyzing development, and translating insights into plans and concrete action.

Accreditation

ISS MA in Development Studies programme is fully accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Economy of Agriculture and Food

Economic Perspectives on Globalization and Development: Theory, Evidence, and Policy

Feminist Perspectives on Gender and Development

Social Protection and the Life Course

Economic Analysis of Households, Firms and Institutions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

International Development View 22 other Masters in International Development in Netherlands

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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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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Diploma

To complete the application process, you will need:

Grade list + Diploma (statement)

Motivation letter
Once you have successfully completed the written part of the selection procedure, they will invite you for an online interview, providing them with the opportunity to ensure your mutual expectations align

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

16300 EUR / year

≈ 16300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

5800 EUR / year

≈ 5800 EUR / year

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / 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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Programme Structure

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Language

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Rotterdam

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