Upon completing the PhD in Interdisciplinary Development Studies, graduates will be prepared to independently conduct and lead research that enables in-depth analysis of the challenges and processes of social and sustainable development in Latin America, applying an interdisciplinary approach.
In-person format – Full-time availability.
We know that your personal life is just as important as your academic life. That is why you can choose as many credits as you consider appropriate, according to your availability and budget.
Graduates of the PhD in Interdisciplinary Development Studies are critical and autonomous researchers capable of designing and conducting interdisciplinary research that comprehensively analyzes the issues, processes, and practices related to social and sustainable development. They integrate concepts, theories, and methods from different disciplines to generate robust and applicable knowledge.
They also actively participate in national and international academic communities and networks, contributing research, recommendations, and proposals that are useful to decision-makers, public officials, and leaders of civil society organizations, as well as to other key stakeholders in the field of development.
The graduate:
Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to:
In addition to the general admission requirements for the PhD in Interdisciplinary Development Studies, international applicants should consider the following:
Please note that, according to international standards, C1 would be the appropriate level for applying to one of CIDER’s programs. To achieve this level, students must:
i) Be able to understand a wide range of long, demanding texts and recognize implicit meanings in them.
ii) Express themselves fluently and spontaneously, without obvious signs of having to search for the right expression.
iii) Use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes.
iv) Produce clear, well-structured, and detailed texts on complex subjects, demonstrating correct use of the mechanisms of organization, articulation, and cohesion.
Under Decree 1067 of May 26, 2015, and Resolution 714 of June 12, 2015, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, foreign students who plan to study in Colombia are required to hold a Student Visa or another type of visa that permits them to study. This visa must be presented to the Admissions and Registration Office at Window 4 or sent by email to extranjerosuniandes@uniandes.edu.co, with a copy to cidergestor2@uniandes.edu.co, in order to comply with this legal requirement. It is important to complete this procedure before printing your tuition payment receipt. In addition, current Colombian law requires foreign nationals, both adults and minors, who hold a visa valid for more than three months to carry a foreigner’s identity card as an identification document. Therefore, it is also necessary to meet this requirement, which may be submitted together with your visa.
Please remember that you need to complete the visa application process well in advance in order to avoid difficulties with tuition payment and enrollment registration. If you would like to learn more about the visa process in Colombia, you can visit the following website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/abece-visas . If you have any questions about the visa process, please contact us by telephone at 3394949 Ext. 2211 – 2298 or by email at extranjerosuniandes@uniandes.edu.co, where we will be happy to provide you with further information.
Yes. It is possible to pursue a dual program by completing between 45 and 48 credits in total, instead of the 74 credits required when completed separately, allowing students to earn two master’s degrees with a lower academic workload and investment.
Yes. Doctoral students may transfer credits earned in other CIDER programs or at external institutions, provided that they meet the requirements established in the University’s credit-transfer regulations and obtain approval from the Academic Coordination Office.
The program promotes academic mobility by enabling students to participate in exchanges, joint research projects, and international networks focused on development studies, strengthening their interdisciplinary training and global experience.
Graduates enter the public sector, NGOs, international cooperation agencies, academia, and research centers, applying their knowledge to public policy, applied research, and social and sustainable development projects.
Applications open in January 2027 for classes beginning in August 2027
The following is the semester tuition amount for the Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Development Studies:
Academic semester cost for 2026:
COP 18,120,000
USD 4,770*
*Approximate amount in U.S. dollars; it may vary according to the day’s exchange rate.
*The tuition amount increases annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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Merit-based employment opportunity at the University for Master’s or doctoral students enrolled in at least 8 credits. Applications are submitted through the Cider and Centro de Español Uniandes websites, where the various calls for applications are published each semester.
Special discounts for employees of partner organizations, ranging from 12% to 20% depending on the number of people.
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Remember that we are here to help you at every step of the process. Write to us with your contact details, the program you are applying to, and your question at:
Nataly Guanumen Rodríguez
Prospective Student Experience Advisor
📩 ln.guanumen@uniandes.edu.co
📞Extension 601 665 13 19 Ext: 2669
🏦Office G-401
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