Overview

International Development Studies is concerned with a broad range of topics like poverty, conflict, security, social and gender inequality, sustainability, education, the environment and the relationship between local, national and global processes.

The International Development Studies programme of the University of Amsterdam is a one-year English-language Master's programme, which welcomes approximately 60 students per year, both Dutch and international students. It engages with development through a multi-disciplinary lens, meaning that development is not taught from a particular discipline, but is seen as being best understood through different disciplinary approaches.

Careers

Our students find interesting and challenging work after graduating in a range of sectors. These include, but are not limited to:

Non-governmental organizations such as Food First Coalition, War Child or the Red Cross

Government ministries, embassies, and other agencies

Scientific organisations such as the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)

Academic and research institutes including the University of Amsterdam and the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)

Private sector consultancy in banks, law firms, or consultancy firms

Knowledge sharing and journalism such as the Broker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Issues in IDS: theoretical approaches and current debates

Research Training and Fieldwork Preparation

Policy and Practice Seminar AN

Critical Development Theory & Social Movements

Education, Development and Social Justice

Environment, Development and Conflict

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

International Development View 22 other Masters in International Development in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

3 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in international development studies (ontwikkelingsstudies) or another closely related social sciences discipline.

International degrees are evaluated on the basis of advice from professional diploma evaluators. The minimum level of the degree should be equivalent to three years of Dutch university education

All applicants are expected to have a solid basis in the field of social sciences and development studies in particular, of at least (an equivalent of) 30 ECTS credits earned during previous study

A solid basis in both qualitative and quantitative social sciences research methodology as demonstrated by the completion of (the equivalent of) at least 18 ECTS during previous study

An overall grade average of at least a B/3.0 (American system), second class, lower division Honours degree (British system), C (ECTS system), 7.0 (Dutch system) or equivalent

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23455 EUR / year

≈ 23455 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 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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