Graduate School of International Development (GSID) is a Faculty of Nagoya University. It pursues a mission of cultivating courageous intellectuals by addressing global issues through innovative thinking based on a sustainable social science perspective. This is accomplished through the following three objectives: 1) Promote empirical research based on social science theories and methods that can inform the policy-making and implementation processes of the international community, governments, and civil society; 2) Train professionals who can contribute to state- or community-building cooperation with the international community and with a full understanding of national and local realities; and 3) Expand our worldwide network with governments, universities, and international organizations through research and teaching in order to realize sustainable development and just societies on the global level.

GSID offers a master's and doctoral degree through its Department of International Development and Cooperation. There are five degree programs:

Additionally, there is a special program for Global Business Professionals, which is a one-year master's program.