OpenFieldMaster in International and Development Studies (MINT)
Flagship interdisciplinary two-year master's program offering specialized tracks in conflict and peacebuilding, global environment, gender, and trade governance on the Maison de la Paix campus.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in social sciences, economics, law, or history with upper-division honors.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 per band).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not mandatory, but quantitative GRE scores strengthen application profile.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Scholarly writing sample (10–15 pages) demonstrating analytical rigor and critical research methodology.
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- World-ranked two-year interdisciplinary master's degree; comprehensive institutional financial aid packages
- Application fee
- CHF 100 application assessment fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 4,000 per semester for international students (CHF 8,000 per full academic year)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 January 2027 (Annual Fall Admissions Cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Geneva Graduate Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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