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
- Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy and Related Qualifications
Application deadline: 30 September 2022
Starting date: 19 October 2022
Fees: 3,838 EUR – 7,408 EUR, depending on programme
- MSc in Human Rights and Diplomacy
Application deadline: 1 October 2022
*For students who require a visa: applications are closed for January 2023 entry.
Dates: January 2023 – December 2023
Fees: 20,145 GBP (Non-UK Students); 9,700 GBP (UK Students)
- Master in International Leadership and Negotiation
Application deadline: 25 October 2022
Dates: 25 October 2022 – 15 July 2023
Fees: 9,000 EUR
- Master in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy
Application deadline: 31 October 2022
Dates: 7 November 2022 - 6 May 2024
Fees: 21,600 USD
- M.S. in International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice
Application deadline: 31 October 2022
Starting date: 18 January 2023
Fees: 39,930 USD
- Master in Public International Law
Application deadline: 15 February 2023
Starting date: 1 March 2023
Fees: 8,000 € / Semester
Online Diplomas
- Executive Diploma on International Criminal Law and Transitional Justice
Application deadline: 14 October 2022
Dates: 17 October 2022 – 20 November 2022
Fees: $2,850.00
- Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy
Rolling registration deadline: 17 October 2022
Dates:17 October 2022 – 30 June 2023
Fees: $2,600.00
- Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice
Registration deadline: 31 October 2022
Dates: 1 November 2022 – 31 August 2023
Fees: $8,000.00
- Online Executive Diploma on International Law in the 21st Century
Application deadline: 7 May 2023
Dates: 15 – 19 May 2023
Fees: $1,490.00
Training Programmes
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United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme
Registration deadline: 28 December 2022
Dates: 2 January 2023 – 27 January 2023
Fees: $750.00
- United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Premium Package
Registration deadline for Premium Package: 28 December 2022
Premium Package dates: 2 January 2023 – 3 February 2023
Fees: $3,880.00
- United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Basic Package
Registration deadline for Basic Package: 25 January 2023
Basic Package dates: 30 January 2023 – 3 February 2023
Fees: $2,300.00
- United Nations Hague Immersion Programme
Next edition's dates to be announced.
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Human Rights Council Training Programme
Next edition's dates to be announced.
e-Learning Courses
Tutor Facilitated
- International Humanitarian Law Course
Registration deadline: 30 September 2022
Dates: 3 – 28 October 2022
Fees: $600.00
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Human Rights, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change Course
Registration deadline: 14 October 2022
Dates: 17 – 30 October 2022
Fees: $500.00
- Cosmopolitan Communication: Connecting Across Diplomats, Business Leaders and Civil Society Actors
Registration deadline: 31 October 2022
Dates: 31 October 2022 – 27 November 2022
Fees: $600.00
- Introduction to the UN System
Registration deadline: 16 January 2023
Dates: 23 January 2023 - 19 February 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
- Core Courses on International Law
Future Upcoming Activities
- 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.