Public Announcement Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies Admission

January 20th, 2013


The Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies of University of Hargeisa invites applications for admission to its Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies for the 2013/2014 academic year.

The Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies was established at the University of Hargeisa in February, 2008 with short, medium and long-term aims of disseminating peace and conflict studies knowledge in Somaliland and wider Horn of Africa. To achieve this, the Institute partners with other local and international academic institutions and organizations. Including Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in the USA and the United Nations Mandated University for Peace (UPeace) in Costa Rica.

The Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS) is a unique institute with a unique mandate for providing talented national and international students of all background the opportunity of exploring treasures embedded in indigenous knowledge, while complementing this local knowledge with modern conflict resolution methodologies. We pride ourselves on providing high quality postgraduate diploma program in peace and conflict studies that supplement theories to very practical cases. Today, the institute has graduated four batches of students with postgraduate diploma in peace and conflict studies and they are applying their skills, knowledge and experience in making a difference in the day-to-day life of their people.

Admission Requirements:

To be admitted into the Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies program, an applicant must fulfill the following requirements:

■Must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree of University of Hargeisa or a degree from institutions recognized by University of Hargeisa as comparable academic status.

■Must pass a written English language entrance examination.

■Statement of purpose (between 300 to 500 words that explain why you are applying this program and your expectations from the program).

Application Procedure:

■Application forms are obtained from the Registrar Office on payment of a non-refundable application fee of $ 20.

■The application fees must be paid to the University of Hargeisa Account Number (D1006) at Dahabshiil.

■The completed forms accompanied with copies of degree certificates, two passport size photos and academic transcripts are submitted to the Registrar Office of University of Hargeisa.

■Applicants are responsible for making sure that their application packages are complete and accurate.

■Incomplete application forms will not be reviewed.

■Application will be received from 15th January and the deadline for submission of application package is February 14, 2013.

■The date for the written English language admission exam will be on February 21, 2013.

For further information on the Institute and its Postgraduate Diploma Program, please contact the following:


Tell: +2522-440-1935

+2522-432-6400

Email: ipcs.2012@gmail.com