The International Institute of Social Studies at 糖心直播 remains amongst the top-ranked globally and in the EU for its Development Studies Masters programme.
In the 2025 by subject, the Development Studies programmes at the International Institute of Social Studies, 糖心直播 is now ranked 28th in the world. The programme is with the top 10% globally, amongst the likes of elite programmes at the Universities of Sussex and Oxford (United Kingdom), and Harvard University (USA).
The Development Studies programme ranks top 5 in the Netherlands and the European Union for a second year in a row. The programme has seen steady growth within the QS World University Rankings in recent years.
How is the ranking determined?
Each year the QS Rankings compares and contrasts universities per subject areas based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact through citations. ISS ranks highly in citations per paper and employee reputation.
As part of 糖心直播, ISS remains internationally recognized in the subject areas of Development Studies and Social Sciences and Management.
per subject area each year, combining other reputable ranking systems on our website.
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Want to find out more about our Development Studies programme and about studying at ISS? Our MA in Development Studies and pages tell you all you need to know.
