International Institute of Social Studies

ISS in a Nutshell

International Institute of Social Studies Founded in 1952 Postgraduate Institute PhD programme Master of Arts in Development Studies Mundus MAPP – Joint Degree in Public Policy Postgraduate courses Double Degrees Policy-oriented social science Part of Erasmus University Rotterdam

ISS in a Nutshell International staff and student body Multi-cultural learning environment Interdisciplinary approach Favourable staff to student ratio Preparing for PhD All programmes taught in English

ISS students

ISS Alumni Strong global network of ambassadors > 13,000 alumni > 150 countries Alumni gatherings throughout the world Alumni newsletters, Facebook, LinkedIn Many alumni in influential positions Establishment of ISS Alumni Fund

ISS Alumni

PhD Programme Four Research Programmes Economics of Development & Emerging Markets Civic Innovation Research Initiative Governance, Globalization and Social Justice Political Economy of Resources, Environment and Population 4 years

PhD Programme Prof. Dr Irene van Staveren Professor of Pluralist Development Economics “At ISS there is not a very strict hierarchy between PhD researchers and the academic staff. You work on equal basis with us, present your work in seminars, co-author papers, and are involved in various advisory projects. PhD researchers form a close community and are really of added value to ISS based on their previous work experiences, often in developing countries, and very diverse educational histories.”

Master of Arts in Development Studies Majors Agrarian, Food and Environmental Studies Economics of Development Governance and Development Policy Human Rights, Gender and Conflict Studies: Social Justice Perspectives Social Policy for Development 16 months September 2016 – December 2017

Set up of the Programme Introduction programme Pick up service Airport Living in The Hague Intercultural communication Everything you need to know about the Dutch Introduction to staff and students Diagnostic test

Research Techniques Course(s) (8 ECs) Set up of the Programme Term 1   Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 September – January January – March March – July July - December Intro Programme 3 3 Foundation Courses (9 ECs) General Course (8 ECs) Diagnostic tests and Remedial Courses (if applicable) (no ECs) First Major (core) Course (12 ECs) Research Paper Preparation (counted in Research Paper) Second Major Course (8 ECs) Research Techniques Course(s) (8 ECs) Two Optional Courses/ Specialization Course work (2 x 8 ECs) Research Paper 29 ECs 32 ECs 27 ECs

Various Double Degree Programmes

Erasmus Mundus Master of Arts in Public Policy The Mundus MAPP programme offers a two year joint degree in public policy. The consortium consists of four partners including: ISS Central European University (Hungary) University of York (UK) Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (Barcelona, Spain). www.mundusmapp.org

Postgraduate courses Governance, Democratization and Public Policy Universalizing Socioeconomic Security for the Poor Sustainable Local Economic Development ISS postgraduate certificate courses cater to the needs of young and mid-career professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge in a particular field related to their research or occupation.

Student Life Various activities organized by staff and students of ISS: international day, sports day, study trips, field trips, parties etc. SCHOLAS: Every participant in ISS degree and certificate programmes is a member of ISS student association Scholas. 

Housing Guaranteed housing At walking distance Spacious rooms Private bathrooms Shared kitchen

Living in The Hague

Come and visit us in The Hague or find us online! www.iss.nl iss.nl issmedia university page issnl iss_thehague

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