Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    Wageningen University

    International Development Studies

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Wageningen, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €44,400.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    100
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits

    International Development Studies at Wageningen University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Wageningen, NL. Tuition is €44,400.

    About the program

    The program explores dynamics of global processes of change and development, focusing on themes like political change, food security, disasters, natural resource management, poverty, inequality, migration, and social unrest through multidisciplinary perspectives. It includes thesis research, academic internship, electives, and specializations in sociology, economics, innovation and communication, or politics and governance of development.

    Focus: both

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign in to view - it's free

    Deadlines

    September 2027
    May 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min overall score 90, with a minimum sub-score of 22 for speaking
    IELTS
    required
    Min overall score 6.5, with a minimum subscore of 6.0 for speaking

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year orientation year (Netherlands)

    €13,800.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does International Development Studies at Wageningen University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for International Development Studies at Wageningen University is €44,400 across 120 required credits.
    Is International Development Studies at Wageningen University online or in-person?
    International Development Studies at Wageningen University is offered in-person.
    How long does International Development Studies at Wageningen University take to complete?
    International Development Studies at Wageningen University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for International Development Studies at Wageningen University?
    Per the program's published guidance: a GPA of 70%
    How large is the International Development Studies at Wageningen University cohort?
    International Development Studies at Wageningen University typically enrolls around 100 students per cohort.