This UPEACE INSTITUTE consists of three-week, two-week and one-week short courses that will be given in different areas such as environment, peace, conflict, entrepreneurship, terrorism, development, film, violence, food security among others. All of the courses will be facilitated by international professionals with extensive expertise in each of these areas.

Taking advantage of the beautiful weather during the month of January in Costa Rica, this initiative also brings the opportunity for students to experience a country that opted not to have an army, and has a remarkable environmental record.

The UPEACE INSTITUTE presents a great opportunity to engage UPEACE students and professionals, practitioners, academicians and students of peace and conflict, in interactive participatory classes and informal gatherings which will bring several cultures and views together.

The UPEACE INSTITUTE will be offered for graduate credit, and for training purposes.

Comments from Previous UPEACE Participants

"I am happy to be here and very satisfied with the course. I liked the practical approach of the course."
Lino, Italy

"It has been a wonderful experience. I had a great interaction with the students, I had a great Professor and it was an excellent course."
Navin, Canada

"Amazing experience! The enriching experience was sharing with all different nationalities."
Mónica, Guatemala

We look forward to seeing you here in Costa Rica in January 2009.

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