The study program directly speaks to master’s graduates of all disciplines relevant to development policy who have an interest and commitment in this field. In particular, students of the “green” sciences (geosciences, agricultural sciences, forestry, environmental sciences, etc.), but also of engineering as well as political, social, economic and cultural sciences are addressed.
The Centre for Rural Development Seminar offers you a creative and performance-oriented atmosphere in which key professional knowledge is acquired. Bridging the gap between academia and practice, you will gain concrete experience through real-world case studies during the Joint International Research Projects (JIRP). In SLE, we think critically together about causes of global inequality as well as relational development policies in North and South. SLE promotes an anti-racist stance and strives for diversity and decolonialization in all respects.
After the successful completion of the program, graduates usually work worldwide for various actors and institutions of German and international cooperation. The professional challenges are becoming ever greater and the solutions more complex. In addition to specialist knowledge and an interdisciplinary approach, transcultural sensitivity and the ability to work with people and organizations are of great importance.
Fee information
The full-time study program lasts 12 months, including 3 months abroad, and takes place annually from January to December. Admitted participants receive a monthly loan of 1,000 euros and, if applicable, a child supplement. The non-repayable scholarship portion is 25%.
How to register
The application period for the next cohort has already started and runs until July 31 2023. The requirements for a successful application are:
- Completed studies (diploma or master’s degree) with good to very good grades.
- Very good knowledge of English (C1); knowledge of German and further good knowledge of a relevant language for international cooperation are an advantage
- Above-average interest and commitment to development policy, internships abroad
- Citizenship of an EU member state or a DAC country
As part of the internationalization of the program, the course content will be exclusively in English for the first time. In addition, ten of the study places are reserved for international students from EU and DAC countries.
We would like to explicitly encourage applicants from countries of the Global South or from other EU countries to apply as well. The SLE follows an inclusion strategy and is family-friendly.
The full-time study program lasts 12 months, including 3 months abroad, and takes place annually from January to December. Admitted participants receive a monthly loan of 1,000 euros and, if applicable, a child supplement. The non-repayable scholarship portion is 25%.
For more information, please visit our website https://www.sle-berlin.de/index.php/en/studies or attend one of our information events.
We are looking forward to your application!