ISS teaching programmes

The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) provides world-class postgraduate education in the social sciences, designed for professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world.

All our programmes are taught in English and offer in-depth knowledge and critical insights across a wide range of fields, including development economics, sociology, politics, public policy and management, governance, gender studies, employment, population studies, social protection, children and youth studies, and human rights.

  • MA in Development Studies

    MA in Development Studies programme is being reviewed. More details will be published at the beginning of October.
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  • Mundus Master in Public Policy

    Mundus Master in Public Policy: Providing scholarly education and practical training for future academic and policy leaders in all sectors.
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  • Societies in Crisis: Humanitarian Action and Policy Responses

    Join the Societies in Crisis: Humanitarian Action and Policy Responses programme — a unique one-year programme by ISS and ESSB.
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  • Online courses

    Explore global issues, anytime, anywhere — Join an ISS MOOC today!
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  • Joint teaching programmes

    The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) shares its teaching methods and knowledge through various joint programmes with academic partners all over…
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  • PhD programme

    Our 200+ international graduates have found work in academia, government, international organisations and NGOs. More about our international PhD programme
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