Kitty left out the analysis of the people that make up the DPU. The staff are so helpful, so supportive, so knowledgeable in their fields that the admittedly high requirements for the MSc are attained in an enjoyable process of learning.The environment in DPU is intellectually stimulating because you see people from nearly all the regions of the earth as both teachers and fellow students!! As a DPU MSc student, you get to travel to a developing country to see development in action. Heiii check your sources well are you really sure IDPM is higher in terms of research? Take a look at the UN-Habitat reports and glance through the names of people who prepare the case studies. Also browse the 'DPU Associates' on the DPU website and have a quick look and let's see if you will stand by your original claim. I studied at DPU as an international student. I got many interviews and a good job when I went back to my country. I still have fond memories of DPU. Franklin