Study peace. Build the skills to change the world.
At the University for Peace, students from around the world come together in Costa Rica to understand today’s most urgent challenges and learn how to transform them.
Established by the United Nations General Assembly, UPEACE is the only institution in the UN system mandated exclusively for peace education.
- Master’s Degree Programmes
- Doctoral Degree Programme
- Joint Academic Programmes
- Certificate Programmes
- Programas en español
UPEACE is the only institution in the United Nations system with a global mandate dedicated exclusively to peace education.
But what truly makes UPEACE unique is its people. Our community brings together students, faculty, alumni, practitioners, and changemakers from around the world, creating a space where diverse experiences and perspectives meet.
Through interdisciplinary learning, practical experience, and a shared commitment to peace and sustainable development, our community turns ideas into action.
Meet the people who make UPEACE what it is.
