An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
Fully online and asynchronous, designed for working professionals, and awarded by a university established by treaty between sovereign States.
Online (Asynchronous)
Study fully online, on your own schedule, at a university created by treaty between sovereign States and registered with the United Nations.
A university established by treaty between sovereign States
Faculty who include diplomats, scholars and senior practitioners
Rigorous academic oversight and quality assurance
A global alumni community across four continents
EUCLID’s online PhD in mediation and conflict resolution is unique in that offered by an international intergovernmental organization with a university mandate and specialized expertise in diplomacy.
It is therefore only doctoral-level program in mediation and conflict resolution organized by an international intergovernmental organization and officially used by senior civil servants over 4 continents.
EUCLID’s program offers a triple competency: mediation at the international level, mediation at the local and inter-personal level, professional negotiation.
The program is completed fully online and follows three stages.
Core coursework that builds advanced knowledge of the field, with readings, written assignments and faculty feedback.
Research preparation through academic writing, critical thinking and research methods, preparing you for independent work.
A final thesis or dissertation, an original research project completed under faculty supervision and assessed by academic examiners.
Conflict is present and destructive at all levels of life and society. Our still-new century is rife with inter-personal conflicts that are expressed and originated on various accounts: ethnic, religious, psychological, economic, etc. Because conflict is so damaging to society, mediation and conflict resolution has become a very important skill, one that can be applied to serve many organizations and government bodies.
These are some of the critical topics covered in EUCLID’s online PhD in Mediation and Conflict Resolution – unique because offered by an international intergovernmental organization committed to facilitating dialogue and conflict resolution, as well as unique for being delivered completely is distance / online format.
The EUCLID PhD master in mediation and conflict resolution is also unique for blending personal level psychology with high-level issues (diplomacy, inter-religious dialogue) and practical skills (negotiation), the purpose being to offer a comprehensive coverage of this broad topic.
Applicants should have a relevant Master’s degree issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook/database or otherwise duly recognized/accredited. Similar or related backgrounds with adequate professional experience may be considered for Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) who may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested. Students are expected to be in a position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.
Course titles open the course page in the EUCLID learning platform. The roadmap is updated automatically from the university's academic records.
PRIMARY COURSES | ||
Code | Course Name | USCH |
International Academic Writing (Doctorate) | 2 | |
Argumentation and Critical Thinking | 2 | |
Mediation and Conflict Resolution Foundation Course | 3 | |
International Negotiations | 3 | |
International Conflicts: Theory and History | 4 | |
Doctoral Thesis 1/5 | 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 2/5 | 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 3/5 | 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 4/5 | 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 5/5 | 5 | |
Total Credit Hours (USCH): | 35-55 | |
Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.
This EUCLID DMCR provides outstanding professional and academic preparation to its students for a successful career in mediation at the international, local and inter-personal levels. This includes academic positions, service in civil society, think-tanks and government agencies. Our alumni have been successful in securing employment and promotions in government service and international organizations.
EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.
Note: if the PDF brochure is unavailable (or outdated by 2 years), please contact admissions@euclid.int
EUCLID brings together a distinguished international faculty of scholars, practitioners and senior officials. Our professors combine strong academic credentials with real-world experience in international organizations, government, the professions and civil society, and many of them serve the Global South and emerging economies.
The profiles below represent a selection of our outstanding faculty. For the full faculty roster and the professors specifically assigned to this program, please visit our Faculty Profiles Directory.
Applications are reviewed in 4 to 6 business days. Questions get an answer within 2 business days.
