International Development Studies
Wageningen University and ResearchProgram Overview
The International Development Studies at Wageningen University and Research is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Development Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Development Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Two common courses
- Three specialisation courses
- Supporting courses and/or profiling courses
- Modular Skills Training consisting of 2 modules
- Academic Consultancy Training
- MSc Internship
- Social Science Seminar
- MSc Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be accepted into this programme, you must have a bachelor\'s degree (B.Sc. or B.A.) in the social sciences, or in economics.
If you have a three-year academic bachelor degree in one of the following studies, you are unconditionally admitted:
- Bachelor Economics and Governance
- Bachelor Health and Society
- Bacher International Development Studies
- Bachelor Communication Sciences
- Bachelor Tourism
- A Grade Point Average (GPA) for the B.Sc. or B.A. study of at least 70% of the maximum scale. International students can check if they meet this requirement indicated in the International Credentials on the Admission Requirements page.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Good skills in mathematics and/or statistics.
Good computer skills.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wageningen University and Research directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen, Netherlands
Wageningen University & Research is an organization composed of a public technical research university and a non-profit research institute located in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life...
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
