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
Post COP28 dialogue: Women's Empowerment in Climate Change Negotiations
- 15 February 2024, 04:00 PM CET - register here
- Join us for this open Webinar - Post COP28 dialogue on: Women's Empowerment in Climate Change Negotiations. Meet our esteemed panelist; Lorena Aguillar and Christiana Figueres for a fruitful discussion on the importance of women in development and diplomacy.
Master's Programmes and Related Qualifications
- M.S. International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice
Application deadline: Rolling admission | Starting date: Fall 2024
Fee: $41,340
- Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy and Related Qualifications (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Application deadline: 23 February 2024 | Starting date: 20 March 2024
Fee: $8,300 *(Prices vary based on programme)
- M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy
Hybrid application deadline: 30 April 2024 | Start Date: 26 August 2024
Fee: $19,500
Online application deadline: 20 August 2024 | Start Date: 9 September 2024
Fee: $8,700
- M.A. in Gender and Development - Hybrid
Application deadline: 30 April 2024 | Start Date: 26 August 2024
Fee: $19,500
- M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy
Hybrid registration deadline: 30 April 2024 | Start Date: 26 August 2024
Fee: $13,000
Online registration deadline: 30 June 2024
Start Date: 8 July 2024 - Fee: $11,000
- M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes
On-site registration deadline: 30 April 2024 | Start Date: 26 August 2024
Fee: $19,500.00
Hybrid registration deadline: 30 April 2024 | Start Date: 26 August 2024
Fee: $13,000
Online registration deadline: 30 June 2024 | Start Date: 8 July 2024
Fee: $11,000
- 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
Starting date: 2 October 2024 - Fee: 8,000 € / Semester
*Register Early: Applications are processed as they are received
- M.A. in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy - Hybrid
Application deadline: Rolling
Start date: 01 October 2024 - Fee: € 17,900.00
- M.A. in International Leadership and Negotiation - Hybrid
2024 dates to be confirmed - Rolling Admission
Online Diplomas
- Executive Programme on Health Protection, Humanitarian Settings, and International Law
Application deadline: October - March 2024 | Dates: 15 April 2024 - 14 June 2024
Fee: $2,450
- Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy
Registration deadline: 12 February 2024 | Dates: 12 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Fee: $2,600
- Online Executive Diploma on International Law in the 21st Century
Application deadline: 10 May 2024 | Starting Date: 13 May 2024
Fee: $1,490
- Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy
Application Deadline: 1 March 2024
Scholarship Application Deadline: 3 January 2024
Programme Start Date: 4 March 2024
Fee: €2,821 EUR
- Executive Diploma on Law and Neuroscience – A Comparative Approach
Registration deadline: 31 Mar 2024
Starting Date: 2 Apr 2024
Fee: $3,650
- Online Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy
Application deadline: 20 August 2024
Starting Date: 9 September 2024
Fee: $3,550
- Executive Diploma on International Criminal Law and Transitional Justice
2024 Dates To Be Confirmed
Fee: $2,850
- Certificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy
Application deadline: 20 August 2024
Starting Date: 9 September 2024
Fee: $3,550
- Certificate in Gender and Development
Application deadline: 30 April 2024
Starting Date: 20 August 2024
Fee: $5,700
- Certificate in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes
Application deadline: 30 November 2024
Starting Date: 13 January 2025
Fees: $3,550
Training Programmes
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United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme
April Edition: Registration deadline: 22 April 2024 - 17 May 2024 Starting Date: 18 May 2024
June Edition: Registration deadline: 13 June 2024 - 12 July 2024 Dates: 17 June 2024 - 12 July 2024
August Edition: Registration deadline: 25 July 2024 Dates: 29 July 2024 - 23 August 2024
Fee: $750.00
- United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Basic Package
February Edition: Registration deadline: 01 February 2024 - Dates: February Edition: 05 - 09 February 2024
May Edition: Registration deadline: 16 May 2024 - Dates: 20 - 24 May 2024
July Edition: Registration deadline: 11 July 2024 - Dates: 15 - 19 July 2024
August Edition: Registration deadline: 22 August 2024 - Dates: 26 - 30 August 2024
Fee: $2,300.00
- United Nations Geneva Immersion Programme - Premium Package
May Edition: 18 April 2024 - Dates: 22 April - 24 May 2024
July Edition: 13 June 2024 - Dates: 17 June - 19 July 2024
August Edition: 25 July 2024 - Dates: 29 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
Fees: $3,880 (includes accommodations and preparatory e-learning course)
- United Nations Hague Immersion Programme - Premium Package
May Edition: Registration deadline: 18 May 2024 - Starting date: May Edition: 22 April - 31 May 2024
July Edition: Registration deadline: 13 June 2024 - Starting date: 7 June - 26 July 2024
Fees: $3,880.00 (includes accommodations and preparatory e-learning course)
- United Nations Hague Immersion Programme - Basic Package
May Edition: Registration deadline: 23 May 2024 - Starting date: May Edition: 27 May - 31 May 2024
July Edition: Registration deadline: 18 July 2024 - Starting date: 22 July - 26 July 2024
Fees: $2,300.00
- Human Rights Council Training Programme
September Edition: Registration deadline: 5 September 2024 - Starting date: 09 - 28 September 2024
Fee: $950.00
e-Learning Courses
- Human Rights, Environmental Protection and Climate Change
Deadline for applications: 28 July 2024
Dates: 5 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024
Fees: $500
- Public and Cultural Diplomacy in a Multipolar World
Registration deadline: 2 September 2024
Dates: 2 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024
Fees: $800
- International Humanitarian Law Course
Registration deadline: 3 March 2024
Dates: 11 March to 7 April
Registration deadline: 29 September 2024
Dates: 7 October to 3 November
Fees: $600
The Art of Speechwriting
Registration deadline: 12 Feb 2024
Dates: 12 Feb 2024 - 3 Mar 2024
Fees: $600
- United Nations Protocol
Application deadline: 20 May 2024
Dates: 20 May 2024 - 16 Jun 2024
Fees: $600
- Law Of Treaties – Webinar Track 2024
Application deadline: 19 May 2024
Dates: 27 May – 16 June 2024: Webinar Friday 14 June, 10:00 – 12:00;
Application deadline: 27 October 2024
Dates: 04 – 24 November 2024: Webinar Friday 22 November, 10:00 – 12:00;
- International Law - Webinar Track
Application deadline: 18 February 2024
Dates: 26 February – 17 March 2024: Webinar on Friday 15 March, 10:00 – 12:00
Application deadline: 4 August 2024
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
Application deadline: 15 September 2024 - Dates: 23 September – 13 October 2024: Webinar on Friday 11 October, 10:00 – 12:00
Rolling Registration
- Click here for Core Courses on International Law
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.
More information
Customized activities are also available upon request, please contact diplomacy@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.