Applications are now open for the Master of Arts in Gender and Development, a graduate programme jointly delivered by the University for Peace (UPEACE) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Delivered in an online format, the programme combines academic knowledge with practical training. Scholarship opportunities are available through the Pura Vida Fellowship Programme for eligible applicants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
This interdisciplinary programme explores the intersection of gender and development, equipping students with the tools to advance gender equality across international careers in diplomacy, development, human rights, and public policy.
The programme includes online coursework, professional skills development, and optional field visits to Geneva, Switzerland and The Hague, Netherlands. The curriculum is delivered by academics and practitioners, including UN experts.
➤ Hybrid start: 7 September 2026
➤ Online start: 7 September 2026
For more information on course content, tuition, entry requirements, and fellowship eligibility, please contact admissions@upeace.org
To apply or access the full brochure, please visit the official programme website.
