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Tuition fee
3500 EUR / year
2500 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
3500 EUR / year
2500 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Lisbon, Portugal
Campus location
Lisbon, Portugal
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

There is no more challenging and stimulating topic in the field of Social Sciences than studying Development Studies from ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon and the changes that can help overcome the vicious cycle of poverty and inequality and build a more just, free, supportive, inclusive and ecologically sustainable world.

Overview

Development Studies from ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon,  seeks to understand the enduring problems in the real and current world and therefore its study plan follows an interdisciplinary theoretical, methodological and empirical approach accompanied by a constant reflection on concepts such as justice, freedom, equality, solidarity, inclusion and ecological sustainability. 

Key facts

The MSc in Development Studies aims to equip students with analytical skills and practical tools that offer them the opportunity to build a systemic reading of the complex uncertainty faced by all. With these skills, our students are expected to seek their own path as engaged and active citizens in local, national and global processes of change.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Anthropology and Developement
  • Development Policy, Politics and Power
  • Modernity and Development
  • State and Development
  • Theories of Development
  • Communication for Development and Social Change
  • Global Development Project Planning and Management

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
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80
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Lisbon, Portugal

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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

TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Photo
  • Copy of citizen card or passport
  • Bachelor diploma with final grade* 
  • Transcripts of records with all courses and grades
  • Curriculum vitae  
  • Letter of motivation (filled in at the application platform) 

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    3500 EUR / year
    ≈ 3500 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2500 EUR / year
    ≈ 2500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Tuitions EU Students:

2nd Year: 1250.00€

Tuitions Students outside EU:

2nd Year: 1600.00 €

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal
630 - 1123 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Development Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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