European Peace University – Private University (EPU)
Rochusplatz 1/Burg
A-7461 Stadtschlaining/Austria
phone +43-3355-2498-515
web: www.epu.ac.at, mail: epu(at)epu.ac.at,
 
We wish to invite you to join a select group of about 44 students from around the world in an intensive course in Peace and Conflict Studies at the European Peace University – Private University (EPU) in Stadtschlaining, Austria. The EPU is accredited by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Science and Research and the Austrian Accreditation Council.
 
LOCATION:
Stadtschlaining is a beautiful, small and quiet medieval town with a ca.  800-year old castle hosting a peace museum. It is situated in the foothills of the Alps, between Vienna and Graz and surrounded by hiking trails, with a hot spring and spa nearby. Classrooms and 44 single rooms with private bath are located in a new building, Haus International. Next to the castle there is a famous peace library with 30,000 books and many films, most of them in English.
 
COURSES:
All the courses are taught in English, by experts in their field from around the world.
 
MODULES:
1st trimester (Fall):
·         Module 1: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
·         Module 2: Global and Regional Conflicts
·         Module 3: Social Science Methodology
 
2nd trimester (Spring):
·         Module 4: Peace through International Law and International Cooperation
·         Module 5: State and Peace
·         Module 6: Socio-Economic and Ecological Dimensions of Peace
·         Module 10: Research Project (Part 1)
Excursion
 
3rd trimester (Summer):
·         Module 7: Peace through Mechanisms of Conflict Resolution and Non-Violence
·         Module 8: Peace Potentials of Cultures and Religions
·         Module 9: Peace Education and Non-Violent Communication
·         Module 10: Research Project (Part 2)
 
 
The 4th trimester is an internship trimester, the 5th trimester is dedicated to writing the MA Thesis.
 
Participation is possible in either the complete MA program, or in the Certificate Program, or in individual modules.
 
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
Students from any academic discipline interested in peace and conflict transformation.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
A first university degree (Bachelor Degree or equivalent), proof of excellent knowledge of English (TOEFL test) and preferably some professional experience in a related field.
 
For participation in individual modules no university degree is required.
 
DEGREES:
Those who successfully complete the entire program (including MA Thesis and Defence) obtain an MA in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Those who successfully complete one trimester obtain a Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Those who complete individual modules obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
 
COSTS:
MA Program:
€ 2 500 tuition per trimester (for 3 trimesters) + € 1 400 accommodation* per trimester +
€ 800 graduation fee (non-recurring).
Certificate Program:
€ 2 500 tuition per trimester + € 1 400 accommodation* per trimester.
Individual Module:
€ 835 tuition per module + € 465 accommodation per module.
 
*Accommodation in single rooms with private bath, W-LAN access, kitchen etc. in the student hotel Haus International (http://www.aspr.ac.at/hotels/hausint.htm). No meals included.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY:
Please visit our website www.epu.ac.at .
 
If you have further questions please contact
Ms Anita Flasch epu(at)epu.ac.at,
Tel +43-3355-2498-515 (mornings)
 
We will be happy to answer your questions and help you.