Overview

The Development Studies programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is invaluable to young and mid-career professionals currently working in the government sector, national or international NGOs and staff of Southern and Northern universities focusing on Development Studies.

Career prospectives

ISS students are young and mid-career professionals who often return to their previous job or make a career move after completing their studies.

Accreditation

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agrarian, Food and Environmental Studies

Economics of Development

Governance and Development Policy

Human Rights, Gender and Conflict Studies: Social Justice

Perspectives

Social Policy for Development

Migration and Diversity track

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

88 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Development View 23 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

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to have a Bachelor degree in one of the social sciences or equivalent, comprising at least three years studies at a recognised university or institute of higher education.

They must have obtained at least class 2.2 (Lower Second), B or equivalent, but preferably class 2.1 (Upper Second), B+ or equivalent. Applicants from India with a BA degree from a four or five star university, as determined by the NAAC are admissible. Other Indian applicants, as well as applicants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan are required to have an MA degree.

Professional experiene relevant to the Major which the applicant wishes to study is normally expected and is a preference for admission.

Work experience

Professional experience relevant to the Major which the applicant wishes to study is normally expected and is a preference for admission. However it is not compulsory. ISS have admitted students without experience in the past under special conditions.

Tuition Fee

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International

19000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19000 EUR per year during 16 months.
EU/EEA

19000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19000 EUR per year during 16 months.

Living costs for Rotterdam

760 - 1265 EUR /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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Scholarships Information

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