The table below shows starting dates, application deadlines and fees. In principle all programmes run in the same period in the next year, with the same application deadlines.
MA and PhD programmes
| Programme | Period | ISS Application Deadline | Tuition (total in €) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD programme | Ongoing | Ongoing | 32,000 |
| MA programme | September 2025 - December 2026 | Non-EU: 1 July 2025 EU/EEA: 15 August 2025 | 19,950 |
| Mundus Mapp | September 2025 - August 2027 (second year not at ISS) | 1 July 2025 | 26,000 (13,000 is paid to ISS and 13,000 is paid to second institution) |
(Your admission is valid for two consecutive years. If you have been admitted Unconditionally for the MA in Development Studies 2024-2025 but would like to defer your application to 2025 - 2026, please visit our Deferral procedure page for further instructions).
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