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
MSc in Sustainability, Development and Peace
The two year MSc 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
PhD in Sustainability Science
Focusing on environmental sustainability as the central theme, the three year PhD degree programme provides young scholars and researchers an interdisciplinary approach in addressing issues related to global change through bringing in perspectives from peace and development fields.
Credited Courses
Summer 2013
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).
Autumn 2013
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.
Spring 2013
Spring 2013 Renewable Energy Courses (RE)
This four week pioneering programme will help prepare students in the Asia Pacific Region to take the lead in providing renewable energy solutions to development needs with sound environmental management practices.
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
