Overview

Development Economics from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies introduces you to the heart of many current policy debates. What works and what does not in terms of social programmes geared towards reducing poverty, child malnutrition, or the spread of HIV/AIDS? What policies should a country follow in order to ensure sustained economic growth and an equitable distribution of income?

Students at Development Economics from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies will:

gain knowledge about the determinants of economic growth,

know about carefully-crafted microeconomic work in which rigorously constructed theories are tested in developing countries,

be using cutting-edge experimental or quasi-experimental techniques, Development Economics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political science

Anthropology

Sociology

Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English, French

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

66 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Genève, Switzerland

Disciplines

Economics International Development View 17 other PhDs in Economics in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should hold, or at least receive upon arrival, a master’s degree or its equivalent in a discipline relevant to your study programme, from an accredited university.

A thesis proposal should be submitted that describes your research project.

All students must have an excellent command of English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

8000 CHF / year

≈ 8000 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5000 CHF / year

≈ 5000 CHF / year

Living costs

Genève

Switzerland

1925 - 2850 CHF / month

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