Overview

While most students complete the four required courses in one summer, it is possible to complete the coursework over two summers.

Key Features

This United Nations Studies program at Columbia University , provides an understanding of the basic analytical issues, theoretical approaches, history, and contemporary policy debates in international relations.
This program, offered by the Institute for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia University through the School of Professional Studies, emphasizes the interaction between human rights theory and practice, and requires you to approach the issues from multiple angles.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The UN and Development
UN & World Politics
The UN and the Maintenance of International Peace and Security
The United Nations and Human Rights

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-17 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Diplomacy View 31 other Masters in Diplomacy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Completed online application form | Select 'Visiting - Postbaccalaureate' as your program of study

$80.00 nonrefundable application fee (U.S. currency)

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, including official WES course-by-course evaluations for international transcripts

Statement of academic purpose (in one or two paragraphs)

Application Accommodations

Proof of English proficiency (for students whose native language is not English)

A résumé

Optional: Letter of Recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30888 USD / full

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Out-of-State

30888 USD / full

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Domestic

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In-State

30888 USD / full

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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