International Development Studies - MA at Ohio University

    International Development Studies - MA at Ohio University

    International Development Studies - MA at Ohio University

    Ohio University offers the Master of International Development Studies - MA as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Athens, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for international development studies - ma and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.

    About International Development Studies - MA

    Founded in 1977 as the Development Studies Program, the International Development Studies (IDS) Program at Ohio University offers a diverse and stimulating atmosphere for students who have a background and interest in the social, natural, and health sciences, and wish to apply this interest and learning to international development. The program provides a supportive environment for examining the issues and challenges of social, economic, and human development in varied contexts. It is multi-and inter-disciplinary with flexibility to meet individual needs and interests while providing specialized training. It provides opportunities to develop new skills and perspectives that cross disciplinary and geographic boundaries and to reflect on development goals and issues with the support of a diverse community of scholars. It is international in scope with more than fifty percent of students from outside the U.S. and global in reach with alumni of the program in countries from Japan to Moldova, from Indonesia to Pakistan, from Guatemala to Chile, and from South Africa to Morocco.The program is normally completed in 4 semesters, or two academic years.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for International Development Studies - MA at Ohio University

    Entry Requirements

    Graduate status requires an earned bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned. Please review the if you attended a higher education institution outside of the United States. 

    *NOTE: Applicants may apply for graduate admission to Ohio University while they are currently completing their bachelor's degree. 

    If you have not graduated yet, please upload a letter of enrollment from your university. The letter should include:

    • Your name,
    • The name of the degree you will earn,
    • The expected date of graduation, and
    • Official stamps and signatures of the university registrar or president.

    Applicants with a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university that is not regionally accredited may be considered with supplemental application materials and an official score.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Tuition and Fee Information for International Development Studies - MA at Ohio University

    How to Apply for International Development Studies - MA at Ohio University

    The Ohio University Graduate College works together with each graduate program to process and review your application. You submit all application materials to the Graduate College, where your materials are gathered for the academic program. 

    Once you have found the graduate program to help you meet your personal and professional goals, review the application requirements and deadlines in the Graduate Catalog and on the academic program website. 

    Each program handles application reviews differently, but generally, there is a committee of faculty who review applications. Admission recommendations are sent to the Graduate College which then confirms minimum admission requirements have been met and finalizes the admission offer. Your admission is not final until you receive an email confirmation from the Graduate College.

    You will be entering your information on a secure server. You do not need to complete the application all at once; the system allows you to save and return at your convenience.

    You can upload most application materials directly to the online application. We recommend you use this option to ensure your materials are kept together with your application. The application also hosts a secure online recommendation system.

    The  Graduate College uses an electronic imaging system for programs to review applications and supporting documents. Programs can review materials once they are processed by Graduate College staff. 

    International Development Studies - MA at Ohio University
    Ohio University
    Ohio University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Athens

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