This program does not require that you be of any specific academic area of study or professional background— students from all walks of life, from backgrounds in religion, science and medicine have graduated from the program. Prospective students must have at least an undergraduate degree certification of graduation.

No. While the Native Studies paradigm is shifting out of its colonial housing, it is still part of the structure that does not serve the resolution of our current crises. This program does not approach Indigenous people and knowledge as objects of study. ISPS is the only academic program that addresses the interface of knowledge systems, researches and incorporates sacred sites and their agency, includes Indigenous Cultural Practitioners and ceremonies.

Scholarships of 30% tuition waivers are available to students that meet one of the following criteria:

-Citizens of a State party to the International Agreement Establishing UPEACE

-Citizens of a State co-sponsoring the 2022 Resolution of the UN General Assembly on UPEACE

-Students who have received an undergraduate or graduate degree from a partner university (inquire with our Admissions Team)

-Peace Corps veterans

50% tuition waivers are available to students that meet the following criteria:

-Professors from a partner university

-Costa Rican citizens and residents (host country)

-Current, full-time UN employees and volunteers

-Documented refugee or asylee

For more information about tuition and costs, click here