Student Profiles

The typical GSD student according to each programme

In the following section, you will find more information about the typical "Class Profile" and our student body's background.

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations programme

English Language Certification:

  • 56% with ESL certification
  • 30% do not need to present certification
  • 14% did not present any certification for language requirements

Average languages spoken: 4 languages

Type of High School:

  • 82% private
  • 18% public

Type of Degree from which they originate:  

  • International Baccaulerate: 30%
  • Standard Diploma: 70% 

Master of International Relations programme

Average work experience:  4 years 

Average languages spoken: 4 languages

Type of institution from which they originate:  

  •   33% national universities 
  •   22% private universities
  •   44% public universities

Educational Background (Majors):

  •    44% international relations 
  •   11% finance
  •    22% communications
  •    11% computer systems 
  •   11% English literature 

Work Experience Sectors:

  •    Private: 66% 
  •    NGOs:  55%
  •    Public: 11% 
  •    Educational: 33%
 

Executive Master of International Relations programme

Average work experience:  14 years 

Average languages spoken: 4 languages

Type of institution from which they originate:  

  •   12.5% national universities 
  •   37.5% private universities
  •   50% public universities

Educational Background (Majors):

  •    37.5% law 
  •   12.5% engineering
  •    12.5% hotel management
  •    12.5% business  
  •   12.5% marketing 
  •   12.5% journalism

Work Experience Sectors:

  •    Private: 50% 
  •    NGOs:  12.5%
  •    Public: 75% 
  •    International Organization: 25%
 

Doctorate of International Relations programme

Average work experience:  13 years 

Average languages spoken: 3 languages

Type of institution from which they originate:  

  •   50% public universities 
  •   50% private universities

Educational Background (Majors):

  •    25% liberal studies 
  •    25% finance
  •    25% international relations
  •    12.5% business
  •    12.5% communication

Work Experience Sectors:

  •    Private: 50% 
  •    NGOs:  12.5%
  •    Public: 50% 
  •    International Organization: 12.5%
  •    Educational: 25%