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STudying at IOB I OB (Institute of Development Policy) is a multidisciplinary academic institute. We are part of the University of Antwerp and located in the city center. We have a longstanding and solid experience in organising high quality educational programmes in development studies. IOB offers three Master of Science programmes each with a high degree of specialisation and a distinct focus: 1. MSc in Globalisation and Development 2. MSc in Governance and Development 3. MSc in Development Evaluation and Management. Our vision is one of a just and sustainable world. As an institute of development studies, we strive to help build such a world through multidisciplinary academic research, education, partnerships and political engagement. 4 ยท master programmes Each of the three programmes takes 12 months to complete, starting and ending mid-September. Successful completion of the programme leads to the awarding of a Master of Science degree. Our Master programmes are organised in English, but special facilities are offered to students from other linguistic backgrounds. IOB is international and multicultural. Each year we welcome about 70 Master students of approximately 30 different nationalities from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Most of our students come from the global south, have professional experience in development and are seeking exposure to new ideas and methodologies in development policy. Students from the global north interested in the challenge of development and/or aspiring a career in international development organisations are equally welcome. Such a mixed classroom provides for a unique learning environment. IOB is development policy-oriented. Our research and education combines the latest social scientific insights with relevance to the development challenge. Our staff members also frequently engage in policy advisory work with development actors such as the Belgian Directorate General for Development