Format: Online
Programme Start Date: 8 September 2025
Application Deadline: 20 August 2025
Programme Overview
The Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy is a programme permitting students to specialize in the interface between international law and diplomacy. It will not only broaden students’ knowledge in the field of international law and its various foundational dimensions but will also equip them with knowledge and skills to work in the field of diplomacy and related international careers. During this programme, students will analyse the different dimensions of international law including those related to law-making, armed conflicts, human rights, economic relations, as well as those related to the theory and practice of diplomacy in the 21st century including dispute settlement and conflict resolution.
Students will also attend skills development sessions that are designed to support their professional career and employability. Additionally, students will gain first-hand experience of the work of the United Nations (UN), as they will have the opportunity to participate in a field trip to Geneva and The Hague, where the UN maintains a significant presence.
Participants will have the opportunity to complete the program within a six-month period, between September and March.
This programme, offered by two UN entities (University for Peace and United Nations Institute for Training and Research), combines the best of academic and executive-style education. Students will also gain first-hand experience of the work of the United Nations (UN) as they will have the opportunity to participate in the optional field trips to Geneva and/or The Hague where the UN maintains a significant presence.
Modules
Field Visits
Admissions
Fees
Modules
Programme Modules
The Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy will be implemented online through UPEACE’s Virtual Learning Environment.
Course List:
- United Nations System (UPEACE)
- Law of International Organisations (UNITAR)
- Rule of Law (UNITAR)
- International Law and Diplomacy (UPEACE)
Field Visits
Field Visits
Students admitted to the programme are offered a unique opportunity to partake in an optional field visit to Geneva, Switzerland, and/or The Hague, Netherlands, immersing themselves in the heart of diplomacy and international law.
The five-day field trip(s) cost USD 1,500 each and include exclusive experiences such as visiting various international organizations, the ICRC museum in Geneva, the ICJ in The Hague, and engaging in networking sessions with diplomats, personnel from permanent missions accredited to the UN, civil servants working in international organizations, and representatives from civil society.
Scheduled for the summer, the confirmed dates for these optional field visits will be shared with interested students by UPEACE and UNITAR well in advance. Students have the flexibility to enrol in either the Geneva or The Hague visit individually, or they can choose to participate in both field trips to maximize their learning experience.
Admissions
Fees
Costs
The cost for pursuing the Certificate in Development Studies is USD 3,550. This includes tuition, administrative fees, and other associated costs. It is important to note that additional expenses, such as field visits, may not be covered in this figure.
