Overview

Development Studies from Addis Ababa University produces highly qualified specialists and experts in rural livelihoods, environment and sustainable development.

Key facts

It offers rigorous academic and practical trainings that provide policy-relevant insights and practical knowledge to practitioners, policymakers, planners and researchers. It provides advanced interdisciplinary training and capacity building for professionals, experts and academics in rural livelihoods and development, and environment and sustainable development, equipping them with knowledge, skills, and attitude to conduct research, formulate policies, and implement strategies.

Graduates of the program are prepared to serve as leaders, planners, advisors, and professionals in development and policy analysis across various levels within governmental and non-governmental agencies, while also taking on leadership and coordination roles in multi-disciplinary teams focused on rural development and environmental sustainability projects.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Disciplines

Community Development

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The admission requirements for the program are based on the general admission policy of Addis Ababa University (AAU) and the specific requirements of the Center and the College.
The applicants should have an undergraduate degree in development-oriented disciplines, such as rural development, development studies, agriculture, economics, agricultural economics, livelihoods, disaster risk management, environmental sciences, geography, sociology, governance, anthropology, forestry, water/civil engineering, geology, natural resource management, biology, geography, and related fields.
The applicants should have also CGPA of 2.5 and above in undergraduate program.

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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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Applies to you

Non-residents

54000 ETB / year

≈ 54000 ETB / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

54000 ETB / year

≈ 54000 ETB / year

Living costs

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

650 - 1000 USD / 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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