Dr. Christopher Humphrey

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Biography

Chris Humphrey is a specialist in development finance with a focus on development institutions and their adaptation to the evolving world economy and geopolitics. His work includes examining how multilateral banks can maximize their financial capacity and leverage private investors to achieve development goals. He has explored the growing role of non-traditional development actors, such as Chinese official agencies and Southern-led multilateral banks, in the global development landscape. The impact of his research is underscored by multiple ongoing projects, including the MDBs Asset Class initiative and the Strategic Positioning 2030 project with Corporacion Andina de Fomento.

Research Interests

Courses

Contemporary Development Debate Leveraging Private Impact Investors Development Cooperation

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.