UNITAR offers diplomats, government officials, and professionals from a variety of sectors the opportunity to benefit from our unparalleled expertise in diplomacy through our Master’s Programmes (offered in partnership with top Universities around the world), and vast portfolio of training opportunities. Our world-class training programmes are taught by UN experts and practitioners in their fields.
We invite you to view our Educational and Training Catalogue, (available to download at the bottom of the page), for a comprehensive overview of our 2024 Programmes.
Customized Training opportunities are available upon request.
Our upcoming events and educational opportunities in diplomacy, international law, development, human rights, leadership, negotiation, mediation, settlement of disputes, anti-corruption, and other areas, can be found below:
Upcoming Events
Info Session: M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy & Gender and Development
- 13 May 2024, 04:00 PM CEST - Register here
Info Session: M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy & International Law and the Settlement of Disputes
- 22 May 2024, 04:00 PM CEST - Register here
UNITAR's Virtual Open Day
- 03 June 2024, 03:00 PM CEST
- Please contact diplomacy@unitar.org for more information
Workshop on Human Rights
- Face-to-Face Workshop in Geneva, Switzerland
- Dates: 11 Jun 2024 - 12 Jun 2024 | Fee: $1,000
- Registration Deadline: 14 May 2024
Master's Programmes and Related Qualifications
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Public International Law (with Sigmund Freud University Vienna - SFU)
- Application Deadline for non-EU Applicants (in-person programme): 15 May 2024
- Application Deadline for EU-Applicants (in-person programme); all Applicants (online programme): 15 September 2024
- Start Date: 2 October 2024 | Fee: 8,000 € / Semester
*Register Early: Applications are processed as they are received
M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy (with the University for Peace - UPEACE)
- Hybrid Application Deadline: 31 May 2024
- Start Date: 26 August 2024 | Fee: $19,500
- Online Application Deadline: 20 August 2024
- Start Date: 9 September 2024 | Fee: $8,700
M.A. in Gender and Development (with the University for Peace - UPEACE)
- Hybrid Application Deadline: 31 May 2024
- Start Date: 26 August 2024 | Fee: $19,500
M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy (with the University for Peace - UPEACE)
- Hybrid Application Deadline: 31 May 2024
- Start Date: 26 August 2024 | Fee: $13,000
- Online Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
- Start Date: 8 July 2024 | Fee: $11,000
M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (with the University for Peace - UPEACE)
- On-site Registration Deadline: 31 May 2024
- Start Date: 26 August 2024 | Fee: $19,500.00
- Hybrid Application Deadline: 31 May 2024
- Start Date: 26 August 2024 | Fee: $13,000
- Online Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
- Start Date: 8 July 2024 | Fee: $11,000
M.S. in International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice (with Seton Hall University)
- Online
- Application Deadline: Rolling Admission
- Start Date: Fall 2024 | Fee: $41,340
Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy [Master’s Degree in Lifelong Learning] and Related Qualifications (with Open University of Catalonia - UOC)
- Online Full-time or Part-time/ Optional Field Trip to Geneva and/or The Hague
- Application Deadline: 27 September 2024
- Start Date: 16 October 2024 | Fee: $8,300 *(Prices vary based on programme)
M.A. in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (with International Anti-Corruption Academy - IACA)
- Online (with 1 week in Geneva)
- Application Deadline: Rolling
- Start Date: 01 October 2024 | Fee: € 17,900.00
M.A. in Digital International Relations & Diplomacy (with EU Business School)
- In-person at EU Business School, Geneva
- Application Deadline: Rolling
- Start Date: 7 Oct 2024 | Fee: CHF 10,780 / Semester
- Guaranteed Internship Placement
- 30% Tuition Discount for Swiss Nationals
M.A. in International Leadership and Negotiation(with Universidad Europea de Valencia - UEV)
- Hybrid
- Registration Deadline: 17 October 2024
- Start Date: 18 October 2024
MSc in Human Rights and Diplomacy (with University of Stirling)
- In-person at the University of Stirling with one week in Geneva
- Application Deadline: 1 November 2024
- Start Date: 1 January 2025
Online Diplomas and Certificates
Online Executive Diploma on International Law in the 21st Century
- Registration Deadline: 10 May 2024
- Start Date: 13 May 2024 | Fee: $1,490
Executive Diploma Programme in Cultural Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Governance
- Start Date: July 17th 2024 | Fee: $1,700
Certificate in Gender and Development (with the University of Peace - UPEACE)
- Application Deadline: 31 May 2024
- Start Date: 20 August 2024 | Fee: $5,700
In partnership with University for Peace - Learn More and Apply >
Certificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy (with the University of Peace - UPEACE)
- Online Application Deadline: 20 August 2024
- Start Date: 9 September 2024 | Fee: $3,550
Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy (with the University of Peace - UPEACE)
- Online Application Deadline: 20 August 2024
- Start Date: 9 September 2024 | Fee: $3,550
Certificate in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (with the University of Peace - UPEACE)
- Online Application Deadline: 30 November 2024
- Start Date: 13 January 2025 | Fee: $3,550
Executive Diploma on International Criminal Law and Transitional Justice
2024 Dates to be Confirmed | Fee: $2,850
Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice - 9th Edition
- Registration Deadline: 14 November
- Dates: 14 November - 31 August 2025 | Fee: $ 8,000
Training Programmes
Workshop on Human Rights
- Face-to-Face Workshop in Geneva, Switzerland
- Registration Deadline: 14 May 2024
- Dates: 11 Jun 2024 - 12 Jun 2024 (To be confirmed) | Fee: $1,000
United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme (June Edition)
- Registration Deadline: 13 June 2024
- Dates: 17 June 2024 - 12 July 2024
United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme (August Edition)
- Registration Deadline: 25 July 2024
- Dates: 29 July 2024 - 23 August 2024
- Fee: $750.00
United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Basic Package (May Edition)
- Registration Deadline: 16 May 2024
- Dates: 20 - 24 May 2024
- Fee: $2,300.00
United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Basic Package (July Edition)
- Registration Deadline: 11 July 2024
- Dates: 15 - 19 July 2024
- Fee: $2,300.00
United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Premium Package (July Edition)
- Registration Deadline: 13 June 2024
- Dates: 17 June - 19 July 2024
- Fee: $3,880.00 (includes accommodations and preparatory e-learning course)
United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Basic Package (August Edition):
- Registration Deadline: 22 August 2024
- Dates: 26 - 30 August 2024
- Fee: $2,300.00
United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Premium Package (August Edition)
- Registration Deadline: 25 July 2024
- Dates: 29 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
- Fees: $3,880 (includes accommodations and preparatory e-learning course)
United Nations Hague Immersion Programme - Premium Package (July Edition)
- Registration Deadline: 13 June 2024
- Dates: 7 June - 26 July 2024
- Fees: $3,880.00 (includes accommodations and preparatory e-Learning course)
United Nations Hague Immersion Programme - Basic Package (July Edition)
- Registration Deadline: 18 July 2024
- Dates: 22 July - 26 July 2024
- Fees: $2,300.00
Human Rights Council Training Programme (Online)
- Registration Deadline: 5 September 2024
- Dates: 09 - 28 September 2024
- Fee: $950.00
e-Learning Courses
Law Of Treaties – Webinar Track 2024 (Spring)
- Registration Deadline: 19 May 2024
- Dates: 27 May – 16 June 2024 (Webinar: Friday 14 June, 10:00 –12:00 CET) | Fee: $400
United Nations Protocol
- Registration Deadline: 20 May 2024
- Dates: 20 May 2024 - 16 Jun 2024 | Fee: $600
Human Rights, Environmental Protection and Climate Change
- Registration Deadline: 28 July 2024
- Dates: 5 Aug - 18 Aug 2024 | Fee: $500
International Law - Webinar Track (Summer/Fall)
- Registration Deadline: 4 August 2024
- Dates: 19 August – 8 September 2024 (Webinar: Friday 6 September, 10:00 – 12:00 CEST) | Fee: $400
Public and Cultural Diplomacy in a Multipolar World
- Registration Deadline: 2 September 2024
- Dates: 2 Sep - 13 Oct 2024 | Fee: $800
Law of International Organizations - Webinar Track (Fall)
- Registration Deadline: 15 September 2024
- Dates: 23 September – 13 October 2024 (Webinar: Friday 11 October, 10:00 – 12:00 CET) | Fee: $400
International Humanitarian Law (Fall)
- Registration Deadline: 29 September 2024
- Dates: 7 October to 3 November | Fee: $600
Art of Speechwriting
- Registration Deadline: 14 October 2024
- Dates: 14 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 | Fee: $600
Law Of Treaties – Webinar Track 2024 (Fall)
- Registration Deadline: 27 October 2024
- Dates: 04 – 24 November 2024 (Webinar: Friday 22 November, 10:00 – 12:00 CET) | Fee: $400
Core Courses on International Law (Online, Self-Paced)
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International Law
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Law of International Organizations
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Law of Treaties
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International Environmental Law
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Techniques and Procedures of International Environmental Law
More Information
For more information on our Master's Programmes, Executive Education, E-Learning Courses, Immersion Programmes, Training Workshops, and/or Customized Training Opportunities, kindly contact us at diplomacy@unitar.org.
About Us
Established in 1965, UNITAR is an autonomous institution within the United Nations system with a mission to deliver innovative training and conduct research on knowledge systems to develop the capacities of its beneficiaries. As the training arm of the UN, its mission is to develop capacities to enhance global decision-making and to support country level action for shaping a better future.
At the heart of UNITAR, the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy (DMD) delivers training and support workshops to address the needs of diplomats, government officials, international civil servants and students to meet complex, global challenges. UNITAR’s Division for Multilateral Diplomacy activities cover a wide range of policy domains, including bilateral and multilateral negotiation, environmental and climate change diplomacy, economic diplomacy, international law, human rights, diplomatic protocol, Agenda 2030 and other related topics, as well as capacities and skills development activities such as diplomatic report writing, public speaking, media relations and negotiation techniques, among many others.