Face-to-face
30 April 2025
The Master of Arts in Gender and Peacebuilding (GPB) offers critical knowledge and training in gender studies, which is a crucial aspect of any and all peace efforts. The programme deals in depth with the diverse and international aspects of gender as they relate to violence, peace negotiations, peacebuilding and peacekeeping in different locations on the planet. The programme also encompasses the many fields of knowledge in which gender plays a crucial role. The needs and interests of students and professionals are carefully considered in the design and implementation of the programme.
The master’s degree in Gender and Peacebuilding will allow you to delve into a rigorous scheme of studies. This programme has been designed to nurture your critical thinking abilities, foster your research skills, and to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to be an intersectional scholar who is being mindful of the gendered dimensions of conflict transformation and peacebuilding.
The following documentation is required to complete your application process. Please have them ready and on hand before beginning your online application process, as they will need to be uploaded into the system.
The online application requires electronic (PDF) scans of required documents. Should admission be granted, the following documents will be eventually be required in official hard copy:
UPEACE is a not-for-profit institution and has limited funds for financial assistance. Therefore we strive for balance, diverse class composition, and merit in distributing financial assistance among admitted students.
The prospective applicant has to be admitted to UPEACE in order to receive any possibility of financial assistance from the University, the latter of which is subject to the following conditions:
30% Tuition Waiver (Automatic)
Available to M.A. and Doctorate students that meet one of the following criteria:
50% Tuition Waiver (Automatic)
Available to M.A. and Doctorate students that meet one of the following criteria:
30% or 50% Tuition Waiver (Merit Based) – Available to Master’s applicants who do not belong to the above categories. These waivers are offered in limited number and will be awarded by merit, not financial condition. These waivers are not available to doctorate students.
The University for Peace is characterized by its diversity and multiculturalism. For 2023-2024, we have 115 students from 33 countries. As a result, our campus is always full of student activities, most of them organized by the students themselves. In past years, we have had yoga classes, conversation classes in different languages, the celebration of cultural nights (Asian night, Latin night, European night, etc.), as well as institutional activities open to students (Zumba classes, academic “brown bag” lunches, etc.) The current situation has forced students to become more creative with regards to socialising and ensuring a rich student life at UPEACE.
Graduates of the Masters in Gender and Peacebuilding have a variety of fields that they can consider for contributing in meaningful ways that align with the knowledge and skills they nourish through this programme. From working with international networks to community based organizations, our graduates continue to respond to the growing demand of peace practitioners who are well versed with the multiple dimensions of gender and are aware of the mechanisms needed for a gender conscious lens to be mainstreamed in different spaces.
Meet Manuel Angulo, a queer activist and graduate of our M.A. programme in Gender and Peacebuilding.
Calling all LGBTQI+ activists! Are you passionate about advocating for the rights and well-being of our diverse community? Here’s an incredible opportunity for you. Apply for our scholarship and unlock a pathway to the Gender and Peacebuilding Programme. By submitting an additional essay highlighting your impactful work in advancing LGBTQI+ rights and explaining how this specialized degree will empower you to make an even greater difference, you could be one step closer to creating lasting change. Don’t miss out on this chance to further your activism and receive the support you deserve. Apply now and let your voice be heard!