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%

