Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1523 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 573 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 13 of 23 | In Switzerland |
| # 6 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
20%
Enrollment
1,141
Languages
English;French
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Bachelor's level degree for admission to Master programmes. Certified English proficiency test. GRE scores required for the MIS Master and PhD programmes specialising in Economics |
| Academic Calendar | September to June. |
| Enrollment | 1,141 |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies.
Course/Programme : Development Studies
Anthropology
Development Studies
History
International Economics
International Law
International Relations and Diplomacy
Political Sciences
Sociology
Course/Programme : International Affairs
Anthropology
History
International Economics
International Law
International Relations and Diplomacy
International Studies
Sociology
Department/Division : Anthropology and Sociology of Development
Anthropology
Sociology
Department/Division : International Economics
Economics
International Economics
Department/Division : International History
History
Department/Division : International Law
International Law
Department/Division : International Relations and Political Sciences
International Relations and Diplomacy
Political Sciences
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
Master
Anthropology
Development Studies
History
International Business
International Economics
International Law
International Relations and Diplomacy
Political Sciences
Sociology
Doktorat/ Doctorat/ Dottorato
Anthropology
Economics
History
International Economics
International Law
International Relations and Diplomacy
Political Sciences
Sociology
Research profile
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies has published 6,187 scientific papers with 112,554 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Economics, Environmental Science, Sociology, Business, Philosophy, Geography and Cartography, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
5,201
/ 101,147
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
4,641
/ 84,148
|
| Law |
3,805
/ 78,555
|
| Economics |
2,952
/ 74,138
|
| Environmental Science |
2,653
/ 57,088
|
| Sociology |
2,633
/ 42,705
|
| Business |
2,393
/ 61,075
|
| Philosophy |
2,289
/ 42,790
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,115
/ 42,729
|
| History |
1,848
/ 38,344
|
| Archaeology |
1,510
/ 32,787
|
| Finance |
1,324
/ 37,678
|
| Computer Science |
1,251
/ 30,554
|
| Physics |
1,242
/ 24,696
|
| Biology |
1,155
/ 32,701
|
| Engineering |
1,135
/ 22,135
|
| Development Studies |
1,001
/ 29,535
|
| Medicine |
968
/ 18,671
|
| Psychology |
954
/ 18,214
|
| Ecology |
906
/ 29,114
|
| Geology |
879
/ 18,513
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
878
/ 17,253
|
| Linguistics |
873
/ 18,299
|
| International Business |
836
/ 25,357
|
| Mathematics |
708
/ 17,159
|
| International Trade |
697
/ 20,310
|
| Art & Design |
643
/ 13,060
|
| International Economics |
609
/ 20,203
|
| Management |
573
/ 13,327
|
| Political Economy |
547
/ 10,577
|
| Statistics |
476
/ 11,388
|
| International Law |
470
/ 9,312
|
| Public Health |
465
/ 11,319
|
| Chemistry |
455
/ 15,242
|
| Pathology |
449
/ 10,153
|
| Public Policy / Administration |
428
/ 13,687
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
426
/ 4,338
|
| Paleontology |
421
/ 12,742
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
420
/ 9,340
|
| Social Psychology |
404
/ 7,189
|
Annual publication & citation counts
30 Notable alumni
1. Mahdi Ahouie
1977-. (aged 49)
political scientist
Mahdi Ahouie is an Iranian political scientist, and assistant professor of international politics, and member of the Department of Iranian Studies at the University of Tehran. In April 2025 he was appointed Vice-President of the Iranology Foundation in Tehran. He is also working as a psychoanalyst. He has also been Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the Foundation for Interreligious and Intercultural...
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2. Marie-Ange Lukiana Mufwankolo
politician
minister
Marie-Ange Lukiana Mufwankolo, born Mufwankolo, is an elected member of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo who has also been a member of the Senate for Kinshasa. Previously, she was Minister of Gender, Women and Children in the governments of Adolphe Muzito and Minister of Labor and Social Welfare under Laurent-Desire Kabila and Gizenga Government.
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3. Max Sørensen
1913-1981 (aged 68)
diplomat
judge
university teacher
Max Sørensen was a Danish diplomat, judge, and professor of international law. He holds the distinction of being the first person to have sat as a judge on both the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights.
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4. Jasmin Singer
1979-. (aged 47)
writer
animal rights advocate
Jasmin Singer is an American animal rights activist. Since 2022, she has been the host of Weekend Edition for WXXI, Rochester, NY's NPR member station. She is the co-founder of the non-profit organization and podcast Our Hen House, serves as editor-at-large of VegNews, and is the former Vice President of Editorial at Kinder Beauty. She also supports LGBTQ+ and overlapping...
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All 30 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
IHEIDInstitut de hautes études internationales et du développementGenfer Hochschulinstitut für internationale Studien
Academic calendar
September to June.
Address
Case postale 1672 Maison de la paix, Rue Eugène-Rigot 2 Genève, 1211 Switzerland
City Population
209,000
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