International Institute of Social Studies

Part of Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Highlights

ISS scholarship finder

Our country-based scholarship finder can help you identify funding opporutinites for your MA at ISS

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ISS Leadership Programme - Increasing the impact of your development organization

Application is now open to our hybrid professional programme for managers, leaders and strategists

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MA Development Studies Video Promo

Watch our video about our MA in Development Studies programme - a one-year, critically oriented programme for those interested in building and fair and just future.

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  • PhD defence by Gabriela Villacis Izquierdo

    Gabriela Villacis Izquierdo will defend her thesis examining feminist approaches contribute to shaping alternative forms of humanitarian action in Colombia
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  • Master Open Day

    Visit the Master Open Day at Erasmus University Rotterdam on Saturday 21 November 2026 and find the programme that suits you!
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