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Students will gain an understanding of the various judicial and non-judicial bodies that are at the frontline of questions of interpretation, the development of international human rights standards, and enforcement. In addition, students receive training in hands on skills in the realm of reporting, monitoring and evaluation of human rights. Finally, as the globalization of business and investment is increasing in force and speed, with important human rights implications, this specialization explores the interaction between economics and rights, asking critical questions about this process and potential solutions.

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  • Overview

    International Law and Human Rights

    The Master of Arts Degree in International Law and Human Rights (ILHR) offers students an in-depth review of the procedures and practice of international human rights bodies, at the global and UN level as well as at the regional level. Students will gain an understanding of the various judicial and non-judicial bodies that are at the frontline of questions of interpretation, the development of international human rights standards, and enforcement. In addition, students receive training in hands on skills in the realm of reporting, monitoring and evaluation of human rights. Finally, as the globalization of business and investment is increasing in force and speed, with important human rights implications, this specialization explores the interaction between economics and rights, asking critical questions about this process and potential solutions.

     

    This programme has been accredited by the National System of Higher Education Accreditation (SINAES for its name in Spanish) since 2016.

    Although accreditation is optional in Costa Rica, the University has made great efforts to ensure the quality of its programmes, submitting them for accreditation since joining SINAES in 2014.

  • Study Plan

    Academic Course Calendar and Professors

    Code Courses Type Professor Credits Weeks Dates Hours Classroom
    UPM 6001 UPEACE Foundation Course View More Mandatory UPEACE Resident Faculty() View More Amr Abdalla(Egypt/United States) View More 3 3 weeks (Including one double session. Friday 15 September 2023 is a Holiday) 28-Aug-2023 14-Sep-2023 8:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Council Room
    DIL-6100 Public International Law (3 credits) View More Mandatory Mihir Kanade(India) View More Mariateresa Garrido Villareal(Venezuela) View More Marjolein Schaap(The Nederlands) View More 3 3 weeks 20-Sep-2023 10-Oct-2023 8:45am.-11:45am. Classroom #2
    UPM 6003 The United Nations System and... View More Mandatory Mihir Kanade(India) View More Guest Speakers() View More 2 2 weeks 16-Oct-2023 27-Oct-2023 8:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Council Room
    DIL 6131 International Law Related to Armed... View More Mandatory Sergio Ugalde(Costa Rica) View More 1 1 week 30-Oct-2023 03-Nov-2023 8:45am.-11:45am. Classroom #2
    DIL-6101 International Human Rights Law (2... View More Mandatory Marjolein Schaap(The Nederlands) View More 2 2 weeks 06-Nov-2023 17-Nov-2023 8:45am.-11:45am. Classroom #2
    DIL-6105 Universal System for Protection of... View More Mandatory Mariateresa Garrido Villareal(Venezuela) View More 1 1 weeks 20-Nov-2023 24-Nov-2023 8:45am.-11:45am. Classroom #2
    DIL-6124 International Law Related to Armed... View More Mandatory Nobuo Hayashi(Japan) View More 2 2 weeks (Friday 1 Dec 2023 - Holiday) 29-Nov-2023 13-Dec-2023 8:45am.-11:45am. Classroom #4
    DIL-6102 Regional Mechanisms for Human Rights... View More Mandatory Frans Jacobus Viljoen(South Africa) View More María Pía Carazo Ortiz (Costa Rica) View More Julie Diane Recinos(USA) View More Patricia Tarre Moser(Costa Rica / Venezuela) View More 3 3 weeks 08-Jan-2024 26-Jan-2024 8:45am.-11:45am. Classroom #4
    DIL-6139 International Environmental Law View More Mandatory Marjolein Schaap(The Nederlands) View More 3 3 weeks 29-Jan-2024 16-Feb-2024 8:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Classroom #3
    DIL-6080 Human Rights Reporting, Monitoring, and... View More Mandatory Jan Arno Hessbruegge(Germany) View More 3 3 weeks 19-Feb-2024 08-Mar-2024 8:45 am.-11:45 am. Classroom #3
    DIL-6140 Advocacy and International Law View More Mandatory Marjolein Schaap(The Nederlands) View More 1 1 weeks 11-Mar-2024 20-Mar-2024 - Classroom #5
    DIL-6128 Freedom of Expression in the... View More Mandatory Mariateresa Garrido Villareal(Venezuela) View More 3 3 weeks (Including one double session. Monday 15 April - Holiday) 01-Apr-2024 19-Apr-2024 8:45am.-11:45am. Classroom #3
    DIL-6043 Globalization and Human Rights View More Mandatory Mihir Kanade(India) View More 3 3 weeks 22-Apr-2024 10-May-2024 8:45 am.-11:45 am. Classroom #3
    DIL-6103 Protection of Refugees (1 credit) View More Mandatory Mihir Kanade(India) View More Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(Costa Rica) View More 1 1 week (Wednesday 1 May - Holiday) 13-May-2024 17-May-2024 8:45am.-11:45am. Classroom #4
    DIL-6106 Indigenous Peoples' Rights (1 credit) View More Mandatory Mihir Kanade(India) View More 1 1 week 20-May-2024 24-May-2024 1:00pm-3:45pm Classroom #4
    UPM-6003 The United Nations System and... View More Mandatory UPEACE Resident Faculty() View More Mihir Kanade(India) View More 1 3 days 03-Jun-2024 05-Jun-2024 8:45am.-3:45pm. Council Room
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  • Requirements

    Admissions Requirements

    The following documentation is required to complete your application process for the UPEACE on-campus M.A. programmes. Please have them ready and on hand before beginning your online application process, as they will need to be uploaded into the system.

    Required supporting documents to be uploaded:

    • English Proficiency Test Scores Report (TOEFL, IELTS; TOEIC or TOEFL-ITP are not accepted)
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Letters of Recommendation
    • Official Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree) Transcripts and Degree Certificate
    • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
    • Copy of Passport (front page with photo only)
    • Three (3) passport-size photos for ID purposes

     

    Detailed information on each requirement can be found here.

    The online application requires electronic (PDF) scans of required documents. Should admission be granted, the following documents will be eventually be required in official hard copy:

    • English Proficiency Test Scores Report (TOEFL, IELTS) - if applicable
    • UPEACE TOEFL Code: 7180
    • Official Undergraduate Transcripts and Degree Certificate (and English translations if applicable)
    • Three (3) passport-size photos.

    Upon submission of the online application form and supporting uploaded documents, the UPEACE Admissions system will send an automatic confirmation email. The date and time of submission will be noted in the system. Applications received after the established deadline will be considered for admission for the following academic year. Each application received by the established deadline will be reviewed for completeness. A second acknowledgment will be sent to the applicant by the Admissions Officer, informing him/her of the status of his/her application, whether it is complete and able to be passed on for academic review.

    We are not able to provide any information about the status of applicants over the phone or to third parties. Information will only be provided to the applicant using the email provided in the online application form. Please address any email inquiries to admissions@upeace.org. 

    Please write down your application ID number before submitting your application, as this number is difficult for the Admissions Team to recover. If you lose your ID number, please email admissions@upeace.org.

  • Cost & Financial Aid

    Costs & Financial Aid

    UPEACE is a not-for-profit institution and has limited funds for financial assistance. Therefore we strive for balance, diverse class composition, and merit in distributing financial assistance among admitted students.


    UPEACE Costs


    Conditions of UPEACE Scholarships & Financial Assistance

    The prospective applicant has to be admitted to UPEACE in order to receive any possibility of financial assistance from the University, the latter of which is subject to the following conditions:

    • The financial assistance awarded is non-negotiable.
    • The scholarships/waivers do not apply to the US$ 2,500 administrative fee. This fee is mandatory for all students and is non-refundable if the student wishes to withdraw from UPEACE before completing his/her degree. Admitted students must comply with this financial obligation to UPEACE according to the required deadline outlined in their official admissions documents.
    • Applicants are only eligible for one waiver category per application period. Waiver categories cannot be combined.
    • If you receive a scholarship from another institution, you are obligated to inform the UPEACE Admissions Office, so that it can revert the waivers granted by UPEACE. 
    • Applicants eligible for a 50% waiver must apply directly through the UPEACE Admissions Office.

    Automatic Scholarships/Waivers

    30% Tuition Waiver (Automatic)

    Available to M.A. and Doctorate students that meet one of the following criteria:


    50% Tuition Waiver (Automatic)

    Available to M.A. and Doctorate students that meet one of the following criteria:

    • Professors from a partner university
    • Costa Rican citizens and residents (host country)
    • Current, full-time UN employees and volunteers
    • Documented refugee or asylee

    30% or 50% Tuition Waiver (Merit Based) - Available to Master's applicants who do not belong to the above categories. These waivers are offered in limited number and will be awarded by merit, not financial condition. These waivers are not available to doctorate students.


     

    Tuition USD $17,000.00
    Administrative Fees* USD $2,500.00
    Total USD $19,500.00

    Administrative Fees are not refundable


    Payment Dates

    First Payment - Due date determined based on admission date USD $11,000.00
    Final Payment - No later than 15 August 2022 USD $8,500.00
    Total USD $19,500.00

    Administrative Fees are not refundable

  • Student Life

    Life at #UPEACE

    Humans of UPEACE was modeled after the famous Humans of New York photography project, designed to tell the stories of 10,000 New Yorkers on the street. At UPEACE, we believe our community – composed of current students, Alumni, Faculty, Visiting Professors, staff members, and partners – is our greatest asset and their stories worth sharing with the world. We invite you to dive into these stories and get to know the exceptional #UPEACERS that make the University for Peace a unique and diverse learning community, dedicated to training leaders for peace determined to reshape the world.

    Their stories are the best way to get a real feeling for the Student Life Experience at UPEACE!

    Click on the HoU logo below to get started!


    Our current batch of #UPEACERS

    The University for Peace is characterized by its diversity and multiculturalism. For 2022-2023, we have 157 students from 43 countries. As a result, our campus is always full of student activities, most of them organized by the students themselves. In past years, we have had yoga classes, conversation classes in different languages, the celebration of cultural nights (Asian night, Latin night, European night, etc.), as well as institutional activities open to students (Zumba classes, academic "brown bag" lunches, etc.) The current situation has forced students to become more creative with regards to socialising and ensuring a rich student life at UPEACE.

     

    Learn more about what to expect from your stay in Costa Rica, including approximate living expenses, here.

  • Career Info

    Career Prospects

    Graduates of these programmes will gain knowledge, capacities, skills and motivation relevant to professional work in international, national and local government or civil society agencies and organizations. UPEACE Alumni are prepared to succeed in fields related to conflict analysis, resolution and transformation; nonviolence; disarmament; peace-making, peacekeeping and peace-building; security sector reform; local/global justice; transnational organized crime; conflict and peace-sensitive policy-making, as well as in tribunals at the local, regional, and global levels, not to mention peace and conflict studies/research.

  • Apply

    Ready to join us?

    The UPEACE application process is conducted 100% online through our application forms. Check out our TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION below and feel free to contact the Admissions Team at any time during the application process for assistance, including the retrieval of your Application ID.