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
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World Negotiation Day
Date: 23 March 2023 (TBC)
Fees: None
For more information, please contact liliana.canelhas@unitar.org.
Master's Programmes and Related Qualifications
- M.S. International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice
Application deadline: Rolling admission
Starting date: Fall 2023
Fees: $41,340
- Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy and Related Qualifications
Full-Time and Part-Time application deadline: 24 February 2023
Full-Time and Part-Time starting date: 22 March 2023
Full-Time and Part-Time fees: $8,300.00
(Prices vary based on programme)
- M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy - Hybrid
Hybrid application deadline: 30 April 2023
Hybrid starting date: TBA
Hybrid fees: $19,500.00
- 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
- M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy - Hybrid
Hybrid application deadline: 30 April 2023
Hybrid starting date: 6 November 2023
Hybrid fees: $13,000.00
- M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy - Online
Online application deadline: 25 June 2023
Online starting date: 3 July 2023
Online fees: $11,000.00
- 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
New Master's Programmes (planned to launch in 2023 - specific dates and details to follow):
- M.A. in Gender and Development
- M.A. in Environmental and Social Sustainability of Business
- M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Dispute
Online Diplomas
- Online Certificate on International Law and the United Nations System
Registration deadline: 29 January 2023
Dates: 6 February – 3 December 2023
Fees: $2,600.00
- Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy
Rolling registration deadline: 13 February 2023
Dates:13 February 2023 – 31 December 2023
Fees: $2,600.00
- Online Executive Diploma on International Law in the 21st Century
Application deadline: 7 May 2023
Dates: 15 – 19 May 2023
Fees: $1,490.00
- Online Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy
Application deadline: 25 June 2023 (TBC)
Dates: 4 September 2023 – 18 May 2025
Fees: $3,550.00
- Executive Diploma on International Criminal Law and Transitional Justice
Application deadline: 1 September 2023
Dates: 16 October – 19 November 2023
Fees: $2,850.00
Training Programmes
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United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme
Registration deadline: 20 April 2023
Dates: 24 Apr 2023 - 21 May 2023
Fees: $750.00
- United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Premium Package
Registration deadline for Premium Package: 20 April 2023
Premium Package dates: 24 April - 26 May 2023
Fees: $3,880.00
- United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Basic Package
Registration deadline for Basic Package: 18 May 2023
Basic Package dates: 22 May 2023 – 26 May 2023
Fees: $2,300.00
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Human Rights Council Training Programme
Registration deadline: 2 February 2023
Dates: 6 February - 23 February 2023
Fees: $950.00
- 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
- 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
e-Learning Courses
Tutor Facilitated
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Techniques and Procedures of International Environmental Law - Self-Paced Track
Deadline for applications: 2 April 2023
Dates: 3 April – 2 July 2023
Fees: $200.00
Register here for the self-paced track
- International Law - Self-paced Track
Deadline for applications: 2 April 2023
Dates: 3 April – 2 July 2023
Fees: $200.00
Register for the self-paced track here
- Law of International Organizations - Self-paced Track
Deadline for applications: 2 April 2023
Dates: 3 April – 2 July 2023
Fees: $200.00
Register here for the self-paced track here
- Law of the Treaties - Self-Paced Track
Deadline for applications: 2 April 2023
Dates: 3 April – 2 July 2023
Fees: $200.00
Register for the self-paced track here
- International Environmental Law - Self-Paced Track
Deadline for applications: 2 April 2023
Dates: 3 April – 2 July 2023
Fees: $200.00
Register here for the self-paced track
- The Art of Speechwriting
Registration deadline: 13 February 2023
Dates: 13 February 2023 – 5 March 2023
Fees: $600.00
- International Law - Webinar Track
Deadline for applications: 24 February 2023
Dates: 27 February 2023 – 17 March 2023
Fees: $400.00
Register for the webinar track here
- Law of International Organizations - Webinar Track
Deadline for applications: 21 April 2023
Dates: 24 April 2023 – 12 May 2023
$400.00
Register for the webinar track here
- United Nations Protocol
Registration deadline: 22 May 2023
Dates: 22 May 2023 – 18 June 2023
Fees: $600
- International Humanitarian Law Course
Deadline for applications: 23 August 2023
Dates: 4 September – 1 October 2023
Fees: $600.00
- Public and Cultural Diplomacy in a Multipolar World
Registration deadline: 4 September 2023
Dates: 4 September 2023 - 15 October 2023
Fees: $800.00
- 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.