Fostering Critical Thinking for Constructing Change

The Doctoral Program in Development Studies at Universitas Sumatera Utara focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to understanding, analyzing, and formulating sustainable development strategies. The program integrates social, economic, political, and environmental perspectives to address development challenges at local, national, and global levels. Graduates are expected to produce original research, provide policy recommendations, and actively contribute to community development towards inclusive and equitable growth.