1. International Institute of Social Studies

2. ISS in a Nutshell

3. 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

4. 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

5. ISS students

6. 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

7. ISS Alumni

8. 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

9. 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.”

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Various Double Degree Programmes

14. 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).

15. 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.

16. 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. 

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

18. Living in The Hague

19. Come and visit us in The Hague or find us online!
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20. Thank you!