International Territorial Studies

This study programme focuses on training students in the sphere of International Development Studies, giving them the necessary competencies to work at both national and international levels wherever comprehensive knowledge of emerging countries and regions is required, with special emphasis on the issues of economic, environmental, social, cultural and political nature. Our graduates’ prospective employers include national and international institutions and organizations engaged in development activities, multilateral development agencies, stakeholders in the immigration services, as well as non-governmental organizations. Furthermore, the graduates can also work in education, development planning, public administration, and media. Crucially, our graduates will be qualified for work in businesses oriented to developing countries and regions both in terms of trade and investment.

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Graduate profile:

Our graduates are ready to work in these spheres:

• in regional and local government positions
• in national and international institutions
• in financial and banking institutions entering into regional development activities
• in managing functions in companies of various types
• in professional consultancy in the field of regional development
• in own business activity

Admission requirements:

• complete our online application form;
• produce certified copies of your original education certificates (especially those proving the highest level of education achieved – nostrified high school diploma);
• transcript of records/diploma supplement – provide us with a stamped printout of your study records;
• provide us with a scanned copy of your passport;
• motivating letter;
• supply any other relevant information or supporting documents that might boost your chances;
• entrance admission exam.

Student experience:

Most courses have a direct link that can be applied to the situations that are currently happening in the world. International Territorial Studies helps one to identify what most developing countries are faced with and the best-recommended solution that can be implemented upon.

Inez Vanderpuye (Ghana)

Faculty of Regional Development and International Territorial Studies MENDELU / Master