The structure and mission of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. In that respect, kindly find below UNITAR's upcoming activities in diplomacy, amongst the following offerings:
- Events
- Master's Programmes and Related Qualifications
- Online Diplomas
- Training Programmes
- e-Learning Courses
- Future Upcoming Activities
Events
UNITAR and ADN to host Third World Negotiation Day
30 November, 2023 from 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. CET
Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland
UNITAR and ADN Group will jointly host the Third Edition of World Negotiation Day at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, uniting the world’s most renowned contributors to peaceful negotiations, conflict resolution and successful mediations in all the fields of work of the United Nations. The event will conclude with an award ceremony in which a carefully selected jury of high-level individuals will vote for ‘Best Negotiator of the Year’.
Master's Programmes and Related Qualifications
- M.S. International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice
Application deadline: Rolling admission
Starting date: 15 January 2024
Fees: $41,340
- Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy and Related Qualifications
Full-Time and Part-Time application deadline: 23 February 2024
Full-Time and Part-Time starting date: 20 March 2024
Full-Time and Part-Time fees: $8,300.00
(Prices vary based on programme)
- M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy - Hybrid
Start Date: 26 August 2024
Registration Date: 26 August 2024
Hybrid fees: $19,500.00
- M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy - Online
Start Date: 9 September 2024
Registration Date: 20 August 2024
Online fees: $8,700.00
- M.A. in Gender and Development - Hybrid
Start Date: 26 August 2024
Registration Date: 30 April 2024
Hybrid fees: $19,500.00
- M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy - Hybrid
Start Date: 26 August 2024
Registration Date: 30 April 2024
Hybrid fees: $13,000.00
- M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy - Online
Start Date: 8 July 2024
Registration Date: 30 June 2024
Online fees: $11,000.00
- M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes - On-site
Start Date: 26 August 2024
Registration Date: 30 April 2024
On-site fees: $19,500.00
- M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes - Hybrid
Start Date: 26 August 2024
Registration Date: 30 April 2024
Hybrid fees: $13,000.00
- M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes - Online
Start Date: 8 July 2024
Registration Date: 30 June 2024
Online fees: $11,000.00
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Public International Law
Application deadline for non-EU Applicants: 15 April 2024
Application deadline for EU-Applicants: 07 September 2024
Register Early: Applications are processed as they are received
Starting date: 2 October 2024
Fees: 8,000 € / Semester
- M.A. in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy - Hybrid
2024 dates to be confirmed soon
Fee: € 17,900.00
- M.A. in International Leadership and Negotiation - Hybrid
2024 dates to be confirmed soon
Rolling Admission
- MSc. in Human Rights and Diplomacy - On-site
Starting date: January 2024
Application deadline; 1 November 2023
Fee: £20,145 / year (Prices vary)
Online Diplomas
- Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy
Registration deadline: 12 February 2024
Dates: 12 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Fees: $2,600.00
- Online Executive Diploma on International Law in the 21st Century
Application deadline: 10 May 2024
Starting Date: 13 May 2024
Fees: $1,490.00
- Executive Diploma on Law and Neuroscience – a Comparative Approach
Starting Date: 15 January 2024
Fees: $3,650
- Online Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy
Application deadline: 20 August 2024
Starting Date: 9 September 2024
Fees: $3,550.00
- Executive Diploma on International Criminal Law and Transitional Justice
2024 Dates to Be Confirmed Soon
Fees: $2,850.00
- Certificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy
Application deadline: 20 August 2024
Starting Date: 9 September 2024
Fees: $3,550.00
- Certificate in Gender and Development
Application deadline: 30 April 2024
Starting Date: 20 August 2024
Fees: $5,700.00
- Certificate in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes
Application deadline: 30 November 2024
Starting Date: 13 January 2025
Fees: $3,550.00
Training Programmes
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United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme
Registration deadline:
February Edition: 04 January 2024 / April Edition: 18 May 2024
June Edition: 17 June 2024 - 12 July 2024 / August Edition: 29 July 2024 - 23 August 2024
Starting date:
January Edition: 08 Jan 2024 - 02 Feb 2024 / April Edition: 22 April 2024 - 17 May 2024
June Edition: 13 June 2024 - 12 July 2024 / August Edition: 25 July 2024 2024
Fees: $750.00
- United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Basic Package
Registration deadline:
February Edition: 01 February 2024 / May Edition: 16 May 2024
July Edition: 11 July 2024 / August Edition: 22 August 2024
Starting date: February Edition: 05 - 09 February 2024 / May Edition: 20 - 24 May 2024
July Edition: 15 - 19 July 2024 / August Edition: 26 - 30 August 2024
Fees: $2,300.00
- United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Premium Package
Registration deadline:
February Edition: 04 Jan 2024 / May Edition: 18 April 2024
July Edition: 13 June 2024 / August Edition: 25 July 2024
Starting date:
February Edition: 08 Jan - 09 Feb 2024 / May Edition: 22 April - 24 May 2024
July Edition: 17 June - 19 July 2024 / August Edition: 29 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
Fees: $2,300.00
- United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Online Training
Registration deadline: February Edition: 04 Jan 2024 / May Edition: 18 April 2024
July Edition: 13 June 2024 / August Edition: 25 July 2024
Starting date: February Edition: 08 Jan - 02 Feb 2024 / May Edition: 22 April - 17 May 2024
July Edition: 17 June - 13 July 2024 / August Edition: 29 July - 24 August 2024
Fees: $2,300.00
- United Nations Hague Immersion Programme - Premium Package
Registration deadline: May Edition: 18 May 2024 / July Edition: 13 June 2024
Starting date: May Edition: 22 April - 31 May 2024 / July Edition: 17 June - 26 July 2024
Fees: $3,880.00
- United Nations Hague Immersion Programme - Basic Package
Registration deadline: May Edition: 23 May 2024 / July Edition: 18 July 2024
Starting date: May Edition: 27 May - 31 May 2024 / July Edition: 22 July - 26 July 2024
Fees: $2,300.00
- United Nations Hague Immersion Programme - Online Training Package
Registration deadline: May Edition: 18 April 2024 / July Edition: 13 June 2024
Starting date: May Edition: 22 April - 17 May 2024 / July Edition: 17 June - 12 July 2024
Fees: $2,300.00
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Human Rights Council Training Programme
Registration deadline: February Edition: 15 Feb 2024 / September Edition: 5 September 2024
Starting date: February Edition: 19 Feb - 09 Mar 2024 / September Edition: 09 - 28 September 2024
Fees: $950.00
e-Learning Courses
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Techniques and Procedures of International Environmental Law - Self-Paced Track
Deadline for applications: 1 January 2024
Dates: 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024
Fees: $200.00
Register here for the self-paced track
- International Law - Self-paced Track
Deadline for applications: 1 January 2024
Dates: 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024
Fees: $200.00
Register for the self-paced track here
- Law of International Organizations - Self-paced Track
Deadline for applications: 1 January 2024
Dates: 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024
Fees: $200.00
Register here for the self-paced track here
- Law of the Treaties - Self-Paced Track
Deadline for applications: 1 January 2024
Dates: 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024
Fees: $200.00
Register for the self-paced track here
- International Environmental Law - Self-Paced Track
Deadline for applications: 1 January 2024
Dates: 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024
Fees: $200.00
Register here for the self-paced track
- Human Rights, Environmental Protection and Climate Change
Deadline for applications: 28 July 2024
Dates: 5 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024
Fees: $5000.00
- Public and Cultural Diplomacy in a Multipolar World
Registration deadline: 2 September 2024
Dates: 2 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024
Fees: $800.00
- International Humanitarian Law Course
2024 Dates to be confirmed soon
Fees: $600.00
- The Art of Speechwriting
Registration deadline: 12 Feb 2024
Dates: 12 Feb 2024 - 3 Mar 2024
Fees: $600.00
- United Nations Protocol
Application deadline: 20 May 2024
Dates: 20 May 2024 - 16 Jun 2024
Fees: $600
- International Law - Webinar Track
Application deadline: 18 February 2024 Register here
Dates: 26 February – 17 March 2024: Webinar on Friday 15 March, 10:00 – 12:00
Application deadline: 4 August 2024 Register here
Dates: 19 August – 8 September 2024: Webinar on Friday 6 September, 10:00 – 12:00
- Law of International Organizations - Webinar Track
Application deadline: 21 April 2024
Dates: 29 April - 19 May 2024: Webinar on Friday 17 May, 10:00 – 12:00 Register here
Application deadline: 15 September 2024
Dates: 23 September – 13 October 2024: Webinar on Friday 11 October, 10:00 – 12:00 Register here
- Linguistic Justice Research Project and Training Integrative Course
Dates to be announced
- Enhancing International Scientific Cooperation: Arctic Science and Technology Advice with Ministries
Live webinars have concluded, but you may still view webinar recordings and access reading materials free of charge.
View webinar recordings and reading materials here.
Rolling Registration
- Click here for Core Courses on International Law
Future Upcoming Activities
- MSc in Human Rights and Diplomacy
For more information, please contact diplomacy@unitar.org
- Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy and Related Qualifications
For more information, please contact mdp-elearning@unitar.org
- M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy
For more information, please contact admissions@upeace.org
- M.A. in Multilateral Diplomacy
For more information, please contact masters@inno.mgimo.ru
- M.A. in International Humanitarian Cooperation and External Relations of the Regions (in Russian)
For more information, please contact masters@inno.mgimo.ru
- M.A. in Public Administration (in Russian)
For more information, please contact masters@inno.mgimo.ru
- M.A. in International Leadership and Negotiation
For more information, please contact diplomacy@unitar.org
- M.A. in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy
For more information, please contact diplomacy@unitar.org
- Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice
For more information, please contact diplomacy@unitar.org
- United Nations Internship Preparation Programme
For more information, please contact multilateralism@unitar.org
- Executive Summer Programme on Innovations in Science Diplomacy
For more information, please contact mdp-elearning@unitar.org
- M.Sc. in Human Rights and Diplomacy
For more information, click here
More information
Customized activities are also available upon request, please contact mdp-elearning@unitar.org for more information.
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.