Organising institution |
 European University Center for Peace Studies, Austria
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Delivering institution |
European University Center for Peace Studies, Austria
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Date of commencement/
establishment |
1991 | |
Name |
Intensive course in peace and conflict studies | |
Duration |
2 October - 21 December 2005 (Fall term). | |
Substantive focus |
right to peace
governance
conflict resolution, diplomacy, mediation, good offices | |
Target group |
Government officials
Journalists
Lawyers
NGO activists
Social workers
Teachers
University students | |
In-service training or
pre-service training |
No | |
Content |
Topics include: introduction to peace studies, cross-cultural communication, peaceful conflict transformation, human rights, governance, participation, the global economy, peacebuilding and development, demilitarization, nonviolence, security, United Nations reform, mediation, peace education, peace and the media, reconciliation after violence, peace and deep culture. | |
Geographical focus |
International | |
HR incorporated in curriculum |
No | |
Delivered by |
Leading specialists in their field from around the world. | |
Degree, diploma or
certificate given |
Those who successfully complete one semester obtain an Advanced Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies. | |
Number of participants |
40 students. | |
Deadline for applications |
15 March 2005. | |
Application procedure |
The Center needs to receive a completed application form (available at www.aspr.ac.at), a curriculum vitae, and an essay of about 200-300 words explaining how you intend to apply what you learned. Please send it by email (no scanned documents, please!), fax or airmail. Recommendation letters, Copies of transcripts and diplomas and proof of English proficiency can follow by airmail. | |
Admission requirements |
Students from any discipline interested in peace and conflict resolution, young diplomats, government officials, NGO members, teachers, journalists, lawyers, social workers, psychologists, officers, and anyone interested in solving conflicts by peaceful means. A first university degree is required, and preferably some professional
experience. | |
Cost of tuition |
Euro 2500 tuition + Euro 1400 room rent per semester, plus Euro 700 examination fee for the Master of Arts program. | |
Additional information |
For further information questions, please contact:
Anita Flasch, EPU Secretary
E-mail: epu@epu.ac.at
Tel.: +43-3355-2498-515 (mornings). | |
Was the program evaluated |
Information not available | |
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