Yale’s one-year IDE Master’s Program exposes students to a quantitative approach to economics, and prepares them to make an impact in global development.
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Study Economics at Yale. Make an Impact Around the World.
Embark on an intensive one-year master’s journey designed to equip you with the tools to navigate the complexities of today’s global development landscape. The International and Development Economics (IDE) program at Yale University offers rigorous training in quantitative analysis, preparing you to tackle real-world economic challenges head-on. The foundation of the IDE curriculum is a series of five core classes in which students develop essential competencies in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and development economics.
Beginning with the 2022-23 application cycle, EGC has sponsored scholarships to eligible, promising applicants through its Sub-Saharan African Student Scholarship program.
Why Choose IDE at Yale?
- Intensive One-Year Curriculum: Accelerate your career with our focused and demanding program.
- Expert Quantitative Training: Master cutting-edge empirical and econometric methods under the guidance of renowned Yale faculty.
- Research Opportunities: Apply your data skills through IDE Research Assistantships with renowned Yale researchers in international development.
- Personalized Learning Environment: Thrive in small cohorts (average 30–35 students) that ensure individual attention and mentorship.
- Global Perspective: Join a diverse community with students from 14 countries.
- STEM Designation Benefits: International students can enjoy a 1+2 year Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension due to our STEM-certified degree.
- Interdisciplinary Electives: Customize your studies with access to courses across Yale’s schools, including the School of Management, Jackson School of Global Affairs, School of the Environment, and Yale Law School.
- Economic Growth Center (EGC): Engage with Yale's hub for economic growth and poverty studies, and participate in leading events and policy initiatives.
- Vibrant Graduate Community: Be part of Yale's dynamic network of over 5,000 graduate students across 13 professional schools and more than 70 fields of study.
IDE '25
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Explore the Possibilities
Join the ranks of our alumni who, over the past 65 years, have made impactful contributions across all global development sectors.
The Yale IDE program provided a springboard for a rich, multi-faceted, and tailored education into the development economics topics I was most interested in. The core classes deepened my understanding of development economics, and opened my eyes to new applications as my diverse set of classmates shared their experiences. The electives enabled us each to take classes in our chosen areas of expertise, leveraging the full breadth of Yale's offering. At the same time, extracurricular activities such as being a Teaching Fellow, interning at the United Nations, or going on funded research trips all broadened my understanding of how development economics can be used in the real world."
IDE by the numbers
*Based on survey responses from 27 out of 31 IDE graduates in 2023.
is the home at Yale for economic research on global development and poverty reduction. EGC researchers are applying rigorous methods to understand not only the links between economic growth and poverty, but also how rising inequality and a changing climate affect individual wellbeing, especially among marginalized groups in developing countries.
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