The graduate program in Development Studies (DEVs) at Kathmandu University offers Master’s and PhD degrees that aim to meet the growing complexity of development discourses & activities.

On completion of Masters in DEVS, students will have further developed their

• Knowledge, skills and understanding regarding contemporary high priority national and global development issues, and the underlying debate,
• Basic technical skills to effectively conduct research and analysis in different areas of development,
• Ability to communicate and discuss development issues with professionals and academicians,
• Foundations for further studies in related fields.

Career Prospects

The Master in Development Studies program trains students in the understanding of current development issues and exposes them to a comprehensive range of tools and methods for the analysis of real-world development issues.

Graduates can follow careers as development specialists and analysts in a wide variety of development agencies, both in the government and elsewhere.

Please refer to the document section to obtain more details.