Graduate Institue Of International And Development Studies

The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) is a postgraduate-only academic institution based in Geneva, Switzerland. Established in 2008 through the merger of the Graduate Institute of International Studies (founded in 1927) and the Graduate Institute of Development Studies (founded in 1961), it specializes in international relations, development studies, international law, political economy, and related disciplines. It is widely recognized as one of the leading centers for graduate-level research and teaching in global affairs. IHEID hosts a highly diverse student body of around 1,000 master's and doctoral students from more than 100 countries, with roughly 90 percent coming from outside Switzerland. It is an independent institution recognized by the Swiss Confederation and the Canton of Geneva, and it maintains close ties with international organizations headquartered in Geneva, including the United Nations, WTO, and ICRC.