Institute of Development Policy

Education in Development Studies

🌍 Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? 

  • The Institute of Development Policy (IOB) offers high-level education in topics such as migration, human rights, conflict, poverty, inequality, globalisation, and climate change at an affordable tuition fee
  • With students from over 30 different nationalities, IOB creates a unique and diverse learning environment
  • The opportunity to do research stays or fieldwork in countries such as Nicaragua, Tanzania, and the Philippines is also available. 

Why study at IOB?

  • Tackle global challenges: gain expertise in addressing migration, human rights, poverty, inequality, and climate change.
  • Become a change agent: learn to drive local and global development.
  • Join a diverse international community: students from over 30 countries with varied academic and professional backgrounds.
  • Gain hands-on experience: research stays and fieldwork in Nicaragua, Tanzania, and the Philippines.
  • Connect with alumni: influential professionals working in NGOs, government, and international organisations.
  • Antwerp is located in Belgium, the ❤️ of Europe and home to the world's best beer, fries, chocolates and diamonds.

  • Big cities like Amsterdam, London, Paris or Berlin are only a train ride away

Development studies at IOB