MA in Environment, Development and Peace

University for Peace (UPEACE, UN-mandated) · Ciudad Colón (San José), Costa Rica

Master'sEnvironment, development & peaceFull-time

Study at the United Nations' own university: an English-taught MA on sustainable development, environmental governance and environmental conflict — spanning food systems, water, climate justice, indigenous perspectives and urban sustainability — on a campus in a Costa Rican nature reserve.

Key facts

Duration
12 months (1 year)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Intake
August

Tuition (quoted in USD) and scholarships on upeace.org; accommodation not included. One academic year on the rainforest-edge campus.

Specialization tracks

Environmental governanceClimate justiceFood & water systems

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Admission requirements

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