The Master in International Leadership and Negotiation, developed by Universidad Europea de Valencia (UEV) and UNITAR, prepares students to lead global initiatives and navigate complex negotiations. The program equips students with leadership, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills essential for international and multilateral environments.

Designed for professionals in international relations, diplomacy, business, security studies, and public law, this 10-month program consists of interdisciplinary modules, a transversal project, and a final research paper.

Key Dates:

• Registration Deadline: October 17, 2025

• Start Date: October 21, 2025

• Duration: 10 months

Tuition Fee: €9,481

For more details, contact anouk.reilly [at] unitar.org.

The Master’s in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (MACD), developed by UNITAR and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), addresses the growing need for international cooperation in combating corruption and strengthening diplomacy. This 18-month modular postgraduate degree provides a dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum covering economics, ethics, international law, and cyber diplomacy, equipping students with essential knowledge and practical skills for global governance.

Programme Structure

• Modules: Cover topics such as anti-corruption frameworks, digital diplomacy, law enforcement, and leadership skills.

• Blended Learning: Combines online sessions with in-person learning, including a one-week module at UNITAR Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland and a graduation ceremony at IACA’s campus in Austria.

• Final Thesis: Students must complete and defend a master’s thesis online.

Eligibility & Application

• Fluency in English required

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

• Valid passport or national ID

Key Information

• Application Deadline: Rolling admissions

• Programme Fees: €17,900

• Start Date: 2025 (TBC)

For more details, visit the application page or view the Q/A recording.

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Corruption challenges governance, development, and diplomacy worldwide. The Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (EDACD) equips professionals with the skills to tackle corruption within multilateral frameworks.

This five-month online programme blends theory and practice, covering international relations, ethics, negotiation, cyber diplomacy, and investigative journalism. Participants engage in self-paced learning, interactive sessions, and case studies led by experts.

Start Date: 2025 (TBC) | Duration: 5 months | Modality: Online | Fee: €2,821

Eligibility: Fluent in English, Bachelor’s degree, valid passport or national ID

To apply, email diplomacy [at] unitar.org with a CV, passport or ID copy, Bachelor’s degree (in English), and a one-page motivation letter.

Key benefits: Learn international anti-corruption standards, strengthen negotiation skills, build a global network, and apply knowledge in real-world contexts.

📧 For more information: diplomacy [at] unitar.org

The M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy provides in-depth knowledge of international law and diplomatic practice. Available in hybrid (online and in-person) and fully online formats, it covers legal frameworks, dispute resolution, and diplomacy in the modern world.

Students gain practical skills through coaching and have the opportunity to participate in an optional field visit to Geneva or The Hague, engaging with international organizations and experts.

Application Deadlines: Hybrid – April 30, 2025 | Online – June 30, 2025

Start Dates: Hybrid – August 19, 2025 | Online – July 7, 2025

Tuition Fees: Hybrid – $13,000 | Online – $11,000 (Discounts available for UN staff and Costa Rican nationals)

Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree, English proficiency, CV, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and a passport copy.

A six-month Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy is also available from September to March for $3,550.

For more information, contact admissions [at] upeace.org.

Peacekeeping Training Programme

The Master’s Degree in United Nations and the Art of Peace focuses on the study of 70 years of the UN action in the fields of peace-making, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. It allows students to become more knowledgeable on the matter as well as to profit directly from the insights of the experts from the United Nations and academia in order to better assess and apprehend peace initiatives and understand the processes of preserving, defending and promoting peace in all their complexity.

Built on the experiences and expertise developed by UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research), WFUNA (World Federation of United Nations Associations) and the Graduate Institute of Peace Studies at Kyung Hee University, this degree explores the different facets of the actions undertaken in the international field to promote, preserve and defend peace. The United Nations being at the centre of this process for the last 70 years, the degree uses the UN both as a study subject as well as a source of expertise.

The programme is mainly designed for students of social sciences that wish to pursue their post-graduate studies focusing on the promotion of peace possibly in view of securing an internship or a job in a relevant international or non-governmental organization.

Peacekeeping Training Programme

Violent conflicts and wars have been recurrent throughout history. From increased insecurity, to economic instability and the collapse of law and order, the effects of conflict at the local, national, regional and international levels are devastating.

Built on the expertise of UNITAR and the Univeristat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), the Master in Conflict, Peace and Security presents a unique opportunity to professionals working within the framework of international and regional organizations, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions to examine conflicts in all their dimensions and to explore innovative approaches for their management, resolution and transformation, through a network of world-leading academics and experts.

The programme aims at professionals (civilian, military and police) working in conflict-prone environments, within the framework of international and regional organizations (United Nations, African Union, European Union – among others), as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations. By choosing the international Master’s Degree in Conflict, Peace and Security, students gain access to a broad group of alumni spread across the world. Becoming a part of this community will be a valuable asset for life.

Peacekeeping Training Programme

Elections have become a major factor in the stabilization and democratization of emerging democracies and post-conflict countries. However, the risk of a relapse into war and violence is considerable. Elections in these countries are a tightrope walk between war and peace, stability and instability.

Built on the expertise of UNITAR, the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), the Master in Electoral Policy and Administration (MEPA) provides advanced knowledge of electoral processes for current and aspiring elections professionals. The Master targets mid/upper level professionals who want to acquire the specific knowledge and skills to work as election administrators and/or to work as part of Election Management Bodies (EMBs).

The Master focuses on the development of “electoral professionals”, that is, professionals who share a common set of norms, behavioural standards, and qualifications to assume specific roles and responsibilities in the area of electoral policy and administration. Responding to a global, structural demand for qualified electoral professionals, the Master offers a systematic and comprehensive approach to the professional development of those enrolled and places particular emphasis on the importance of advancing equal career opportunities for men and women.

Peacekeeping Training Programme

Complex man-made crises, conflicts, violence and unrest have become a global concern for the international community. Designing interventions in these extremely volatile contexts requires specific knowledge and skills, to be able to minimize negative impact and maximize opportunities for positive and sustainable changes.

Built on the expertise of UNITAR and Oxford Brookes University (OBU), the Master in Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding explores the interactions between these two fields, by linking theory with practice and applied knowledge. The programme involves online lectures, discussions with key practitioners, experience sharing, and critical reflections – all within the framework of an action research-based approach. The aim of the programme is to enhance reflective practices combining the art of conflict sensitive approaches to humanitarian and peacebuilding programming with the appreciation of the wider context in which these interventions unfold.

The programme is designed for practitioners working in the fields of humanitarian action and peacebuilding, though it is also open to personnel working in the related fields (such as military and police officers deployed or about to be deployed in field operations, civil servants – including diplomats – in charge of humanitarian affairs, academics teaching humanitarian affairs, journalists, etc.) seeking to develop a more holistic understanding of critical issues related to humanitarian action and peacebuilding. Finally, the programme targets practitioners working in other professional sectors, interested in exploring opportunities in the fields of humanitarian action and peacebuilding.

Decentralized Cooperation Programme

The Executive Master's Degree in Development Policies and Practices edition 2014-2015 is being offered to civil servants from the Afghan Ministry of Finance.The programme lasts for 12 consecutive months and ends in the conferral of a Master’s degree for successful candidates that fulfill all requirements. UNITAR’s Decentralized Cooperation Programme and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies are jointly implementing the Executive Master in Development Policies and Practices.

The programme aims to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and capacities of ministerial officials on the themes of effective governance and sustainable development. The Master’s curriculum is implemented by professors from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and by UNITAR trainers.

UNITAR Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT)