Conflict, Memory and Peace

Students of this master’s program complete modules on conflict theories, historical peace & conflict studies, international law, conflict resolution & transformation, conflict research, and qualitative methods of conflict analysis, among many other interesting areas.

Students of this master’s program have the unique opportunity to study the first year at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt in Germany and the second year at the Universidad del Rosario in Colombia. At the end of their studies, they are awarded with a M.A. in Conflict, Memory and Peace from the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) and a Magíster en Conflicto, Memoria y Paz from the Universidad del Rosario (UR).

Opposites attract: The Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt is a young university with a beautiful campus in the small Bavarian town of Eichstätt. The Universidad del Rosario, where students spend their second year, is one of Colombia's best universities and has a history of more than 350 years. Both offer modern facilities and a familiar atmosphere, where students can explore their interests and engage in a vivid student body culture.

Acquire international experience during your stay in Colombia. In addition to courses, students also obtain practical experiences while abroad. An internship at an institution focussing on at least one of the MA’s core topics Conflict, Memory and Peace is part of the program. Furthermore, the university offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships to support the student's stay in Colombia.

Graduates of this unique master’s program have all the necessary skills for taking over positions of responsibility in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), national and international organizations, universities and research institutes, adult education providers, private sector companies, political foundations and associations, and media organizations, among others.