Overview

The International Peace and Conflict Resolution [program at American University Washington DC combines instruction from renowned practitioners, opportunities for internships and fieldwork, and the development of useful skills for a career in peacebuilding. Beyond building strong theoretical foundations, IPCR students learn practical approaches to peacebuilding, negotiation and mediation, reconciliation, and cross-cultural communication.

Careers

IPCR graduates go on to exciting peacebuilding careers in nonprofits, government, and business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culture, Identity, and Peace

International Negotiation

Peacebuilding

Reconciliation and Justice

Culture and Peace and Conflict Resolution: Alternatives to Violence

International Negotiation

Reconciliation and Justice

Peacebuilding Theory and Organization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

International Law Terrorism & Security Diplomacy View 164 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree

Two letters of recommendation

Resume

Statement of Purpose

TOEFL/IELTS score if non-native English speaker

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40560 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40560 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40560 USD / year

≈ 40560 USD / year

Additional Details

National: $2,000 per credit

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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