MSc Rural Development
MSc Rural Development
The International Master in Rural Development is an Erasmus Mundus Master which benefits from the financial support of the European Union. This Master's programme is carried out in partnership with the University of Ghent (Belgium) and L'insitut Agro (France) as members of the ELLS network.
The jointly organized IMRD provides the opportunity to become an international expert in rural development by training students through diverse approaches:
- Awareness raising on the multifunctionality of rural areas
- Capacity building and ability to apply skills in diverse situations, contexts or settings worldwide
- Combination of technical and social sciences
- Multi-disciplinary training: dialogue with different stakeholders and gain critical reflection skills
The goal of IMRD is to train professionals that contribute to solving socio-economic, natural resource and agricultural challenges in rural communities. The multi-disciplinary approach, the comparative study of EU and non-EU models, a flexible study programme and the unique mobility requirements stimulate students to gain a wide perspective of Rural Development and build an international network.
The programme starts every year early September at Ghent University (Belgium) with a preparatory course “BePreP” and kick-off event. The programme consists of 5 Modules, with the option of an internship. The programme has mandatory mobility detailed below.
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