Conflict Resolution and Governance
The Master’s in Conflict Resolution and Governance offers you education on the broad spectrum of conflict resolution theory, research and practice. The causes, characteristics, significance and consequences of conflicts are studied in relation to the dynamics of public governance. You will learn how to analyse conflicts, negotiate their resolution and link conflict research with its practice.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🎓 Case oriented approach
Feb09
Master's Week 9 -12 Feb
Nov02
Master's Week: 2-6 Nov
Application deadline: 2 February 2026
Application deadlines all nationalities (non-EEA, EEA, Dutch, with or without scholarship)
- Apply for DigiD (Dutch students only): recommended before Friday 9 January 2026, 17:00 hrs (CET)
- Register in Studielink: Friday 23 January 2026, 17:00 hrs (CET)
- Submit your application in SIS: Monday 2 February 2026, 17:00 hrs (CET)
For more information check the steps on application and admission.
Here's why you want to study Conflict Resolution and Governance
Rigourous and intensive programme
Diverse student group
Case-oriented approach
Is Conflict Resolution and Governance right for you?
- Would you like to know more about conflicts?
- Their shifts in character and significance?
- The possibilities for actions in real-life situations?
- And how to transform conflict into a resource for democratic governance?
Then Conflict Resolution and Governance might be the right programme for you!
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Conflict Resolution and Governance
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS, 12 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 69314
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus