Develop Your Career in Diplomacy
Develop Your Career in Diplomacy
Advance your career in diplomacy and international affairs through UNITAR’s globally recognised educational programmes and professional training. Delivered in partnership with leading universities and taught by United Nations experts and practitioners, our programmes equip diplomats, government officials and professionals with the knowledge and skills to address today's global challenges.

Upcoming Information Sessions

UNITAR-University of Gloucestershire: MSc Sustainable Global Futures

Join representatives from UNITAR and the University of Gloucestershire as we tell you more about our brand-new online MSc in Sustainable Global Futures! This webinar will explain how our MSc programme combines varied and rigorous academic learning with UN expertise. We will be joined by Professor of Development And Community, Kenny Lynch, who will present a Research Case Study on ‘Sanitation, Sustainability, and the Urban Edge’. Join us to learn about the course structure and content, and how this flexible, online master’s can accelerate your professional growth.  There will be a live Q&A at the end for prospective applicants.

UNITAR – UOC Information Session

UNITAR and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) are pleased to invite prospective applicants to an online information session on the Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy and related qualifications.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the programmes and engage directly with representatives from UNITAR and UOC during a live Q&A session.

UNITAR – UPEACE Information Sessions

Join experts from UPEACE and UNITAR to learn more about their joint programmes.

Educational Programmes

Explore UNITAR's portfolio of master's programmes, executive education, online learning and professional development opportunities delivered in partnership with leading universities and institutions worldwide.

M.S. in International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice (with Seton Hall University)
  • Delivery: Online
  • Start Dates: January and August
  • Applications: Rolling admissions
  • Fee: USD 44,700

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M.A. in International Affairs and Diplomacy [Master’s Degree in Lifelong Learning] and Related Qualifications (with Open University of Catalonia - UOC)
  • Delivery: Online (Full-time or Part-time), with optional field visit to Geneva and/or The Hague
  • Start Dates: January and October
  • Applications: Open annually
  • Fee: $8,300

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Executive M.A. in Global Public Diplomacy and Sustainable Development  (with LUISS School of Government)
  • Delivery: Hybrid (Full-time or Part-time)
  • Start Date: March
  • Applications: Annual intake

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M.A. in Digital International Relations & Diplomacy (with EU Business School)
  • Delivery: In-person, Geneva
  • Start Dates: January, April and October
  • Applications: Rolling admissions
  • Fee: CHF 10,960 per semester
    Guaranteed internship placement
    30% tuition discount for Swiss nationals

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M.A. in Gender and Development (with the University for Peace - UPEACE)
  • Delivery: Hybrid or Online
  • Start Date: September
  • Applications: Open annually
  • Fee: Hybrid: USD 19,500 | Online: USD 8,700
    Scholarships and tuition waivers available for eligible applicants.

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M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy (with the University of Peace - UPEACE)
  • Delivery: Hybrid or Online
  • Start Dates: July (Online) and September (Hybrid)
  • Applications: Open annually
  • Fee: Hybrid: USD 13,000 | Online: USD 11,000
    Tuition waivers available for eligible applicants.

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M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (with the University of Peace - UPEACE)
  • Delivery: In-person, Hybrid or Online
  • Start Dates: July (Online) and September (Hybrid/In-person)
  • Applications: Open annually
  • Fee: In-person: USD 19,500 | Hybrid: USD 13,000 | Online: USD 11,000
    Tuition waivers available for eligible applicants.

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LL.M. in Public International Law (with Sigmund Freud University Vienna - SFU)
  • Delivery: In-person (Vienna) or Online
  • Start Date: September
  • Applications: Annual intake
  • Fee: EUR 8,000 per semester

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M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy (with the University for Peace - UPEACE)
  • Delivery: Online
  • Start Date: September
  • Applications: Open annually
  • Fee: USD 8,700

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M.A. in Interpreting and Conference Diplomacy (with Newcastle University)
  • Delivery: In-person (including one week in Geneva)
  • Start Date: September
  • Applications: Annual intake

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Specialized Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy (with ESA Business School)
  • Delivery: Part-time, In-person (Beirut, Lebanon)
  • Start Date: October
  • Applications: Annual intake
  • Early bird registration available

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M.A. in International Leadership and Negotiation (with Universidad Europea de Valencia - UEV)
  • Delivery: Hybrid
  • Start Date: October
  • Applications: Annual intake
  • Fee: EUR 10,520

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MSc or LL.M. in Human Rights and Diplomacy (with University of Stirling)
  • Delivery: In-person (including one week in Geneva)
  • Start Date: January
  • Applications: Annual intake
  • Fee: UK & Ireland: GBP 10,100 | International: GBP 21,600

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AI Essentials for Decision Makers
  • Delivery: Online, self-paced
  • Duration: Three months
  • Intakes: Multiple tracks throughout the year
  • Fee: USD 800

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Online Certificate on Women’s Leadership – Make Your Voice Heard
  • Delivery: Online, live
  • Duration: Four days
  • Intakes: Dates vary by edition
  • Fee: USD 800

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Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy | 2026
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Approximately 10 months
  • Intakes: February and September
  • Fee: USD 2,600

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Executive Diploma Programme in Cultural Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Governance
  • Delivery: In-person in Berlin or Online
  • Intakes: Dates vary by edition
  • Fee: EUR 1,700

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Online Diploma on the Fundamentals of International Law
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Approximately nine weeks
  • Intakes: March and August
  • Fee: USD 1,000

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Academic Leadership Suite (with Ureka Education Group)
  • Delivery: In-person in Geneva, Switzerland
  • Duration: Four days
  • Intakes: Dates to be announced
  • Fee: USD 4,500
    Financial grants may be available.

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AI for Educators (with Ureka Education Group)
  • Delivery: In-person in Geneva, Switzerland
  • Duration: Four days
  • Intakes: Dates to be announced
  • Fee: USD 1,500

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Online Certificate in Gender and Development (with the University of Peace - UPEACE)
  • Delivery: Online
  • Intake: September
  • Applications: Dates vary by edition
  • Fee: USD 3,550

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Online Certificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy (with the University of Peace - UPEACE)
  • Delivery: Online
  • Intake: September
  • Applications: Dates vary by edition
  • Fee: USD 3,550

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Online Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy (with the University of Peace - UPEACE)
  • Delivery: Online
  • Intake: September
  • Applications: Dates vary by edition
  • Fee: USD 3,550

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Online Executive Diploma in Skills for the Future and Employability 
  • Delivery: Online, with live e-workshops
  • Intake: October
  • Applications: Dates vary by edition
  • Fee: USD 2,300

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Online Certificate in International Law and The Settlement of Disputes (with the University of Peace - UPEACE)
  • Delivery: Online
  • Intake: January
  • Applications: Dates vary by edition
  • Fee: USD 3,550

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Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice 
  • Delivery: In-person in Geneva, Switzerland
  • Duration: Eight months
  • Intake: November
  • Applications: By application and selection
  • Fee: USD 8,000

Participants from low and middle income countries (according to the World Bank Atlas Method) are eligible for a limited number of fee reductions upon request.

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Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (In partnership with IACA)
  • Delivery: Online, part-time
  • Duration: Five months
  • Intakes: Dates vary by edition
  • Fee: EUR 2,821

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Professional Certificate in Science Policy and Diplomatic Practice
  • Delivery: Online
  • Intakes: To be announced
  • Fee: USD 1,000

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Certificate on Artificial Intelligence and Professional Skills
  • Delivery: Online, live
  • Intakes: Dates vary by edition
  • Fee: USD 1,000

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United Nations Protocol
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Four weeks
  • Intakes: Spring and autumn
  • Next edition: 12 October–8 November 2026
  • Fee: USD 600

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Overcoming Negotiation Deadlocks
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Four weeks
  • Intakes: Usually offered in spring
  • Next confirmed edition: 10 May–6 June 2027
  • Fee: USD 600

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Diplomacy 4.0 – Beyond the Digital Frontier
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Six weeks
  • Intakes: Usually offered in late spring
  • Next confirmed edition: 31 May–11 July 2027
  • Fee: USD 800

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Human Rights Council Training Programme
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Three weeks
  • Next edition: 7–25 September 2026
  • Fee: USD 950

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Public and Cultural Diplomacy in a Multi-Polar World 
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Six weeks
  • Next edition: 7 September–18 October 2026
  • Fee: USD 800

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Climate Change Diplomacy: Advanced Negotiation Skills and Strategies
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Four weeks
  • Next edition: 14 September–11 October 2026
  • Fee: USD 600

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Cross-Cultural Communication: Developing Cultural Awareness, Competences and Skills
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Four weeks
  • Next edition: 2–29 November 2026
  • Fee: USD 600

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VUCA Diplomacy 
  • Delivery: Online, self-paced
  • Duration: Four weeks
  • Next edition: 16 November–13 December 2026
  • Fee: USD 600

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United Nations Young Leaders Training Programme
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Four weeks
  • Intakes: Multiple editions throughout the year
  • Fee: USD 750

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Core Courses on International Law 2026
  • Delivery: Online
  • Intakes: Multiple editions throughout the year
  • Formats: Webinar-based and self-paced

Courses include:

  • International Law
  • Law of International Organizations
  • Law of Treaties
  • International Environmental Law
  • Techniques and Procedures of International Environmental Law

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International Humanitarian Law 
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Four weeks
  • Intakes: Multiple editions
  • Next edition: 12 October–8 November 2026
  • Fee: USD 650

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Human Rights, Environmental Protection and Climate Change
  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: Three weeks
  • Intakes: Dates vary by edition
  • Fee: USD 500

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Introduction to the UN System Course
  • Delivery: Online
  • Dates and registration: To be announced
United Nations Immersion Programme Dubai
  • Coming soon

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United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme
  • Delivery: In-person in Geneva, Switzerland (optional Premium Package available)
  • Duration: 5-day field visit
  • Intakes: February, May, July and August

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United Nations Immersion Programme New York
  • Delivery: In-person in New York, United States
  • Duration: 5-day field visit
  • Intakes: February and August

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United Nations Immersion Programme Nairobi
  • Delivery: In-person in Nairobi, Kenya
  • Duration: 5-day field visit
  • Intakes: June

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United Nations The Hague Immersion Programme 
  • Delivery: In-person in The Hague, Netherlands (optional Premium Package available)
  • Duration: 5-day field visit
  • Intake: July

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United Nations Vienna Immersion Programme 
  • Delivery: In-person in Vienna, Austria (optional Premium Package available)
  • Duration: 5-day field visit
  • Intake: October

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Global Youth Summit for Change
  • Delivery: In-person in Geneva, Switzerland
  • Duration: Four days
  • Intakes: Dates vary by edition

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United Nations French Diplomatic Immersion Programme

Delivery: In-person in The Hague, Netherlands
Duration: 5-day field visit
Intake: August

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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.

Continue Exploring Our Portfolio

Discover additional learning opportunities across UNITAR's Multilateral Diplomacy portfolio.

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