The structure and mission of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal. In spite of the current global pandemic, UNITAR safeguarded the continuity of its commitments and innovated to successfully transition most of its activities to distance learning, whilst striving to  preserve the best standards of face-to-face methodologies. To 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

Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change

9 August 2023

Web-based

Sign Up: https://event.unitar.org/full-catalog/global-indigenous-youth-summit-climate-change

Master's Programmes and Related Qualifications

  • M.S. International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice

Application deadline: Rolling admission 

Starting date: Fall 2023

Fees: $41,340 

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  • Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy and Related Qualifications

Full-Time and Part-Time application deadline: 29 September 2023

Full-Time and Part-Time starting date: 18 October 2023

Full-Time and Part-Time fees: $8,300.00

(Prices vary based on programme)

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  • M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy - Hybrid

Hybrid application deadline: 30 June 2023

Hybrid starting date: TBC

Hybrid fees: $19,500.00 

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  • M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy - Online

Online application deadline: 10 August 2023 

Online starting date: 4 September 2023

Online fees: $8,700.00

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  • M.A. in Gender and Development - Hybrid

Hybrid application deadline: 30 June 2023

Hybrid starting date: 28 August 2023 

Hybrid fees: $19,500.00 

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  • M.A. in Environmental and Social Sustainability of Business - Hybrid

Hybrid application deadline: 30 June 2023

Hybrid starting date: 28 August 2023

Hybrid fees: $19,500.00 

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  • M.A. in Environmental and Social Sustainability of Business - Online

Online application deadline: 10 August 2023

Online starting date: 4 September 2023

Online fees: $8,700.00

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  • M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy - Hybrid 

Hybrid application deadline: 3o June 2023

Hybrid starting date: 28 August 2023

Hybrid fees: $13,000.00 

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  • M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy - Online 

Online application deadline: 30 June 2023

Online starting date: 3 July 2023

Online fees: $11,000.00

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  • M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes - On-site

On-site application deadline: 30 June 2023

On-site starting date: 24 August 2023

On-site fees: $19,500.00

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  • M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes - Hybrid

Hybrid application deadline: 30 June 2023

Hybrid starting date: 24 August 2023

Hybrid fees: $13,000.00

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  • M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes - Online

Online application deadline: 30 June 2023

Online starting date: 3 July 2023

Online fees: $11,000.00

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  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Public International Law

Application deadline for non-EU Applicants: 15 April 2023

Application deadline for EU-Applicants: 31 July 2023

Register Early: Applications are processed as they are received

Starting date: 1 October 2023

Fees: 8,000 € / Semester

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  • M.A. in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy - Hybrid

Starting date: 25 September 2023

Scholarship application deadline: 30 June 2023

Self paying deadline: 31 July 2023

Fee: € 17,900.00

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  • M.A. in International Leadership and Negotiation - Hybrid

Starting date: October 2023

Rolling Admission

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  • M.A. in Human Rights and Diplomacy - On-site

Starting date: January 2024

Application deadline; 1 November 2023

Fee:  £20,145 / year (Prices vary)

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Online Diplomas

 

  • Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy

Registration deadline: 13 February 2023 (registrations accepted afterwards on a rolling basis)

Dates:13 February 2023 – 31 December 2023

Fees: $2,600.00

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  • Online Executive Diploma on International Law in the 21st Century

Application deadline: 12 May 2023

Dates: 15 – 19 May 2023

Fees: $1,490.00

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  • Online Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy

Application deadline: 25 June 2023

Dates: 4 September 2023 – 18 May 2025

Fees: $3,550.00

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  • Executive Diploma on International Criminal Law and Transitional Justice

Application deadline: 1 September 2023

Dates: 16 October – 19 November 2023

Fees: $2,850.00

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  • Certificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy 

Application deadline: 10 August 2023

Dates: 4 September 2023 – 18 May 2025

Fees: $3,550.00

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  • Certificate in Environment and Social Sustainability of Business

Application deadline: 10 August 2023

Starting Date: 16 October 2023

Fees: $3,550.00

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  • Certificate in Gender and Development

Application deadline: 31 May 2023

Starting Date: 28 August 2023

Fees: $5,700.00

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  • Certificate in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes

Application deadline: 15 November 2023

Starting Date: 15 January 2024

Fees: $3,550.00

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Training Programmes

  • United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme

Registration deadline: 15 June 2023

Dates:  19 Jun 2023 - 16 Jul 2023

Fees: $750.00

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  • ​​​​​United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Premium Package

Registration deadline for Premium Package: 15 June 2023

Premium Package dates: 19 Jun - 21 July 2023

Fees: $3,880.00 

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  • ​​​​​United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Basic Package

Registration deadline for Basic Package: 15 July 2023

Basic Package dates: 17 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023

Fees: $2,300.00

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  • United Nations Hague Immersion Programme - Premium Package

Registration deadline for Premium Package: 29 May 2023

Premium Package Dates: 5 June 2023 - 30 June 2023

Fees: $3,880.00

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  • United Nations Hague Immersion Programme - Basic Package

Registration deadline for Basic Package: 19 June 2023

Premium Basic Dates: 26 June 2023 - 30 June 2023

Fees: $2,300.00

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  • Human Rights Council Training Programme

Registration deadline: 1 June 2023

Dates: 05 - 23 June 2023

Fees: $950.00

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e-Learning Courses

  • Techniques and Procedures of International Environmental Law - Self-Paced Track

Deadline for applications: 2 July 2023

Dates: 3 Jul 2023 - 2 Oct 2023

Fees: $200.00

Register here for the self-paced track

  • International Law - Self-paced Track

Deadline for applications: 2 July 2023

Dates: 3 Jul 2023 - 2 Oct 2023

Fees: $200.00

Register for the self-paced track here

  • Law of International Organizations - Self-paced Track

Deadline for applications: 2 July 2023

Dates: 3 Jul 2023 - 2 Oct 2023

Fees: $200.00

Register here for the self-paced track here

  • Law of the Treaties - Self-Paced Track

Deadline for applications: 2 July 2023

Dates: 3 Jul 2023 - 2 Oct 2023

Fees: $200.00

Register for the self-paced track here

  • International Environmental Law - Self-Paced Track

Deadline for applications: 2 July 2023

Dates: 3 Jul 2023 - 2 Oct 2023

Fees: $200.00

Register here for the self-paced track

  • The Art of Speechwriting

Registration deadline: 16 October 2023

Dates: 16 October - 12 November 2023

Fees: $600.00

Register here

  • International Law - Webinar Track

Check back for next edition dates.

Register for the webinar track here

  • Law of International Organizations - Webinar Track

Check back for next edition dates.

Register for the webinar track here

  • Linguistic Justice Research Project and Training Integrative Course

Dates to be announced

  • United Nations Protocol

Application deadline: 22 May 2023

Dates: 22 May 2023 - 18 Jun 2023

Fees: $600

Register here

  • International Humanitarian Law Course

Deadline for applications: 23 August 2023

Dates: 4 September – 1 October 2023

Fees: $600.00

Register here

  • Public and Cultural Diplomacy in a Multipolar World 

Registration deadline: 4 September 2023

Dates: 4 September 2023 - 15 October 2023

Fees: $800.00

Register here

  • 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

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

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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.

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