International Development Studies

University of Amsterdam Amsterdam Research university

The Master's in International Development Studies examines global inequalities and the complex processes behind them. You explore the causes and consequences of poverty, conflict, social and gender inequality, and environmental challenges. By studying the connections between local, national and global developments, you learn how to contribute to sustainable and inclusive change.

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Language

English

Title

Master of Science

Duration

1 year

ECTS credits

Information not available

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2026/2027

€ 2,694

Admission

Admission URL

(English) https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/masters/international-development-studies/application-and-admission/application-and-admission.html
(Dutch) https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/masters/international-development-studies/application-and-admission/application-and-admission.html

Application requirements

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Language requirements

C1: Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
7: IELTS overall band
6.5: IELTS listening
6.5: IELTS reading
6.5: IELTS writing
6.5: IELTS speaking
600: TOEFL paper based
95: TOEFL internet based

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Tuition fees
	€ 2,694
Non-EU/EEA The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.	Information not available
Institutional The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.	Information not available

Tuition fees
	€ 2,771
	€ 23,455
	€ 21,300

Start date	App. deadline EU/EEA	App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '27	15 Mar '27	15 Feb '27

Scholarships

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Contact

University of Amsterdam

Main address
Roeterseilandcampus - gebouw J/K - Valckenierstraat 65-67
1018 XE Amsterdam
020-525 1401