Study abroad in Lisbon, Portugal: Most popular universities for International Development.

Are you thinking of studying International Development, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study International Development in Lisbon, Portugal. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management

ISEG is the School of Economics and Management of University of Lisbon, the largest and worldwide best ranked Portuguese University. ISEG follows the best international standards in its teaching programs and in its research: the school is accredited by AACSB, a distinction held by only 5% of business schools in the world and our programs are recognized by many reputed International entities.
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Instituto Universitário de Lisboa

ISCTE-IUL is one of the most prestigious Portuguese universities offering an exceptional variety of programmes, covering a wide range of study areas in all cycles of higher education. Some of these study cycles are taught in English and others created in association with foreign partner universities, conferring a joint degree.
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Most popular International Development programmes for international students in Lisbon

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a International Development degree in Lisbon.

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História Económica e Social - Economic and Social History

ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management

The PhD Economic and Social History was established by the Technical University of Lisbon in 1991 and adapted to European Higher Education Area in 2009. This 3rd cycle course aims to provide high quality academic training in economic history and produce original research in this field. The course aims to prepare professionals with high capacity of interpretation and response to economic and social changes in the long run and to the interaction between chronological, geographical and social aspects of those changes.
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International Studies

Instituto Universitário de Lisboa

The Master in International Studies is structured around a common core of mandatory courses, that deal with the study of institutions, governance and international relations; others related to the major societal and developmental challenges, human rights and citizenship; and still others focusing on the dynamics of economy and international business. 
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About International Development

International Development degrees are interdisciplinary studies using concepts from Sociology, Political Science, Resource Management, and Economics. International Development students seek solutions for social and economic problems like inequality, poverty, healthcare, or human rights. Graduates work with NGOs and governments to fight corruption, reach trade agreements, develop infrastructure, and more.

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