Applications are now open for the Master of Arts in International Law and Diplomacy, 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 explores the intersection between international law and diplomacy.
The programme broadens participants’ understanding of international law and multilateral diplomacy while equipping them with the practical skills to pursue careers in international organisations, foreign services, civil society, and legal or policy-related fields.
Participants study topics such as Public International Law, International Human Rights Law, Law of Treaties, Law of Armed Conflict, and International Environmental Law, and take part in a Workshop on Negotiation and Mediation Skills.
The curriculum is delivered by UPEACE faculty and UNITAR experts and includes an optional field visit to Geneva, Switzerland and/or The Hague, Netherlands.
➤ Online start: 6 July 2026
➤ Hybrid start: 7 September 2026
For more information on course content, tuition, entry requirements, and fellowship eligibility, please contact mdp-elearning@unitar.org or admissions@upeace.org
To apply or access the full brochure, please visit the official programme website.
