Overview

In particular, the Master's programme in International Development Studies at Utrecht University focuses on topics surrounding migration/mobilities, climate change, land governance, urbanisation and corporate social responsibility. You will study in an international environment, with peers and staff from diverse disciplinary and cultural backgrounds. A research-oriented internship - preferably abroad - is a core component of the programme. International Development Studies takes prides in its large, expanding, and active alumni and friends network.

Careers

IDS graduates thrive in work fields that require understanding of global affairs, international experiences as well as analytical, communication, and project implementation skills.

Following recent policy changes at national and international level, IDS graduates have increasingly found employment in non-traditional development fields such as the private sector.

Research positions: conducting academic and applied research into development issues in the Netherlands and abroad.

Policy positions: preparing and coordinating policy, advising on, and planning international development cooperation (e.g. in UNDP, FAO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Implementation positions: serving as local project managers and coordinators (in NGOs or the private sector, e.g. as corporate social responsibility or sustainability advisors).

PR/communication positions related to development issues.

Following recent policy changes at national and international level, the number and size of organisations involved in international cooperation have increased considerably. Consequently, there is a growing need for professionals who are able to integrate elements from various disciplines into the analysis of complex development-related issues.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development Theories

Development Themes

Advanced Methods and Techniques for International Development Studies

Migration, Mobilities & Sustainable Futures

Real Estate

Healthy Cities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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100

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Development Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 52 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Netherlands

Academic requirements

GPA

2.4

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are eligible for the Master’s programme International Development Studies provided you fulfil the following admission requirements:

An (inter)national academic Bachelor degree in Human Geography and Planning or a related subject such as Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, International Politics, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Environmental Sciences, with a clear and demonstrable international development orientation;

Knowledge of, and experience with, both quantitative and qualitative methods for research in Social Sciences;

Tuition Fee

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International

20043 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20043 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Utrecht

900 - 1450 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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