Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies:With an international reputation for academic excellence, The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is one of the world’s leading centres of teaching and research which focuses on international relations and development issues. Located in the cosmopolitan and multi-cultural city of Geneva, Switzerland, the institute offers a range of master's degree courses and PhD programs to students from around the world. We provide a bilingual English-French working environment.
Email: Contact us below ( or request a callback ).Scholarships for Graduate Students:
Each year the Graduate Institute awards a significant number of scholarships to Master and PhD students for its study programs in the field of international affairs, development studies, political science, international law, international economics and international history. We provide substantial financial support for our students and 24% are scholarship holders.
Location:
Geneva offers significant advantages and attracts a constant flow of visitors, students, artists, companies, workers, ideas, specialty foods and capital. It offers very high quality of life, as the city is clean, safe, small enough for getting around by bike, boasts an extensive public transportation network, enjoys an easily accessible international airport and is well connected by train to most other major European cities (approximate travel time to some major cities: Milan – 4 hours, Paris – 3.5 hours, Frankfurt – 5 hours).
Graduate Degree Courses / Executive Education Programs:
- Master's Degree Courses:
International Affairs; Development Studies; Anthropology and Sociology of Development; International Law; International Economics; International History; International Relations / Political Science
- PhD Degree Programmes:
Anthropology and Sociology of Development; International Law; Development Economics; International Economics; International History; International Relations / Political Science
- Executive Education programs for working professionals:
We offer professionals degree-granting and short programs as well as tailor-made programs that develop a deep understanding of world affairs and development issues.