Are you interested in contemporary international development challenges? Would you like to explore these from a people-centred, human perspective? Then a 5-month study abroad at International Development Studies at Utrecht University might be an option for you!
For 2024-2025, there are two mobility grants available to study in this programme, financed by the European Commission, for MSc students in Forestry and Geography at UGM.
The MSc Degree Programme International Development Studies
The multidisciplinary, one-year Master’s programme in International Development Studies addresses current development challenges and engages with these highly important and urgent issues from people-centered, human perspective. In particular, the programme focuses on topics surrounding migration/mobilities, climate change, land governance, urbanisation and corporate social responsibility.
Our students and staff
You will study in an international environment, with peers and staff from diverse disciplinary and cultural backgrounds. Each year in September, approx. 50 students start their IDS programme. The first semester (September – end of January) is dedicated to courses, in the second part students embark upon their individual research project and write their thesis. We count with an international staff, with development geographers, anthropologists, sociologists and irrigation & gender specialists. For more information on our staff and our research please visit this website:
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/human-geography-and-planning/research/international-development-studies
Study programme and courses
Students will start their exchange end of August/September 2024 and take courses (total of 30 EC) in the MSc Degree Programme International Development Studies. The exchange period ends in the last week of January 2025.
The following courses will be part of the exchange:
- Development Themes (7.5 credits)
- Development Theories (7.5 credits)
- Advanced Methods & Techniques for International Development Studies (10 credits)
- Elective – students can opt for one of the six elective courses (5 EC) offered by the Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning.
More information on the programme?
Please visit this website: https://www.uu.nl/masters/en/international-development-studies
Mobility grants
The mobility grants cover airfare (1500 €) and a monthly living allowance of 5 x 1100 € (5500 €). In addition, there’s a contribution for costs of visa.
Selection criteria
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Registration in the master programme Geography or Forestry at UGM;
- An academic Bachelor degree in Geography or Forestry or a related subject;
- Knowledge of, and experience with, both quantitative and qualitative methods;
- Proficient in English (at least C1);
If the number of applications exceeds the number of available places and there is equivalence in qualification, preferences will go to students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.
How to apply?
You can apply by submitting the following documents before March 1, 2024:
- Motivation letter, indicating motivation, background and the way this exchange contributes to educational (and future professional) career
- CV
- Academic grades
- Statement on English proficiency
An interview with the selection committee will be part of the selection procedure.
Your application should be sent by email to:
MA students in Geography: Dr. Erlis Saputra: erlissaputra@ugm.ac.id
MA students in Forestry: Dr. Ari Susanti: arisusanti@ugm.ac.id
More information?
Please contact Dr. Ari Susanti or Dr. Erlis Saputra.
Further information about the program and courses, read here:
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