Overview
Key facts
University of Basel's Peacebuilding Essentials program provides a holistic understanding of peacebuilding. It analyses theories, concepts, debates, policies, and practices in the different fields of peacebuilding ranging from peace mediation, conflict transformation, the role of gender to dealing with the past. Additionally, you acquire skills and tools to apply in conflict situations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Dealing with the Past
- Mediation
- Gender, Religion, Peace & Conflict
- Statehood & Institutional Reform
- Business & Peace
- Conflict Sensitivity.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Military ScienceAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
This program is designed for
- practitioners and aspiring practitioners in the fields of peacebuilding, humanitarian work, international relations or business in fragile contexts
- representatives of (inter-)governmental organizations such as the United Nations or the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
- representatives of non-governmental organizations whose mission and mandate include peacebuilding, conflict prevention and transformation
- researchers in international relations, peace research or similar fields
- journalists
Tuition Fee
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International
6400 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6400 CHF for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
6400 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6400 CHF for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Basel
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.