Postgraduate Programmes
The United Nations University offers a variety of academic programmes in line with its obligations under Article I, Clause 7 of the UNU Charter, which states that “the University shall assist scholars, especially young scholars, to participate in research in order to increase their capability to contribute to the extension, application and diffusion of knowledge”.
Degree Programmes
Master's Degree Programme
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Sustainability, Development, and Peace
The two year M.Sc. programme in Sustainability, Development, and Peace offers recent graduates and professionals the unique opportunity to study at a global university within the framework of the United Nations.
Doctoral Degree Programme
Ph.D. in Sustainability Science
The 3 year Ph. D. programme will provide specialisation under any one of the three sections of UNU-ISP (Global Change & Sustainability, Peace & Security, and International Cooperation & Development) with a strong focus on integrated approaches among the three sections. More information will be available soon on this website.
Credited Courses
Spring 2012
Postgraduate Courses on Building Resilience to Climate Change
The intensive 5-week postgraduate courses offer certificates in Building Resilience to Climate Change under the framework of the University Network for Climate and Ecosystems Change Adaptation Research (UN-CECAR).
20 February - 23 March 2012
Credited Courses
UNU Intensive Core Courses
The UNU Intensive Core Courses are designed for postgraduate students and young professionals in various occupations who wish to pursue careers in international fields.
10 September - 19 October 2012
Certificate Programmes
Global Seminar Series
UNU Global Seminars aims to enhance awareness about contemporary global issues and the role of the United Nations in addressing those issues.
UN-CECAR Training Course
Climate Change Downscaling Approaches and Applications (CCDAA)
The new training programme, conducted at UNU-ISP, covers a range of downscaling techniques.
International Training Programmes
Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland-based Training Programme
The UNU programme based in Iceland comprises three natural resources-focused training components: fisheries, geothermal energy and land restoration.
Joint MSc. Programme on Integrated Dryland Management
UNU and other 5 academic institutions organize a Joint MS Programme on integrated dryland management.
Accra, Ghana
GeSI and StEP e-Waste Academy
The GeSI and StEP e-Waste Academy is organized by the Solving the E-waste Problem (StEP) Initiative and is designed for policymakers and small/medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
25 June - 29 June 2012
