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STudying at IOB
I
OB (Institute of Development Policy) is a
multidisciplinary academic institute. We are
part of the University of Antwerp and located in
the city center. We have a longstanding and solid
experience in organising high quality educational
programmes in development studies.
IOB offers three Master of Science programmes
each with a high degree of specialisation and a
distinct focus:
1. MSc in Globalisation and Development
2. MSc in Governance and Development
3. MSc in Development Evaluation and
Management.
Our vision is one of a just and sustainable
world. As an institute of development
studies, we strive to help build such
a world through multidisciplinary
academic research, education,
partnerships and political engagement.
4 · master programmes
Each of the three programmes takes 12 months
to complete, starting and ending mid-September.
Successful completion of the programme leads to
the awarding of a Master of Science degree. Our
Master programmes are organised in English,
but special facilities are offered to students from
other linguistic backgrounds.
IOB is international and multicultural. Each
year we welcome about 70 Master students of
approximately 30 different nationalities from
diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
Most of our students come from the global south,
have professional experience in development
and are seeking exposure to new ideas and
methodologies in development policy. Students
from the global north interested in the challenge
of development and/or aspiring a career in
international development organisations are
equally welcome. Such a mixed classroom
provides for a unique learning environment.
IOB is development policy-oriented. Our
research and education combines the latest
social scientific insights with relevance to the
development challenge. Our staff members
also frequently engage in policy advisory
work with development actors such as the
Belgian Directorate General for Development