The Master's in International Development and Management at the Lund University is a full-time 2 Years Postgraduate program in the field of Social Sciences. Delivered at the University's Lund Campus campus in Lund, Sweden, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of SEK 270,000 Starting each August, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The Lund University offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the Sweden through this program.
Course Highlights
The purpose of the programme is to provide students with in-depth and applied knowledge of international development issues and challenges, with a focus on their implications for development research and management practices. In recognition of the complexity of development issues at hand, the programme welcomes students from various disciplines within and beyond Social Science. The programme aims to train graduates who will be able to exercise a critical and reflexive approach to international development practice and management in a diversity of professional settings. It is designed to build on and enhance students’ previous knowledge, skills and experiences in the area of development and management. It does so by combining theoretical knowledge, applied research methods, development practice and management tools and skills, pertaining to a range of current global and concrete development challenges. These different aspects of international development and management research and practice are integrated through programme courses, and complementary initiatives.
Course Modules
Learning Structure
The first term builds the student's foundation in development and management, through courses introducing international development and management studies, international development practice and management and social science knowledge production.
The second-term courses of the programme provide students with more in-depth exploration of specific topics and debates in the field of livelihoods, environment, urbanization and global health, as well as consolidating development management and research skills.
In the third term, the field-based components of the programme focus on the application of knowledge acquired in the first year in an internship within various professional settings connected to international development.
The last term focuses on critically and systematically integrating the knowledge acquired in the previous semesters through collection and analysis of data and writing a Master Thesis on a real-world problem related to international development.
The programme prepares students both for a professional career and for further academic studies within the area of international development studies.
Entry Requirements
- At least second class in a 4-year Bachelor degree in any discipline.
English Language Requirements
Listening
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Documentary Evidence List
- Bachelor's Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL)
- Motivation Letter/ SOP
- 2 Recommendation Letters
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
- Passport Copy
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 19 November 2025.