MA Conflict, Peace and Development Studies

• A two-year, four-semester multidisciplinary master's program focused on conflict analysis, peacebuilding, governance, human rights, development, and applied research, jointly developed through international academic collaboration.
• MA in Conflict, Peace and Development Studies (CPDS) is an interdisciplinary program combining social sciences, humanities, environmental studies, and philosophy to address complex issues of conflict, security, peace, and societal transformation.
• The curriculum emphasizes theoretical grounding, methodological training, fieldwork, research practicum, and applied skills in mediation, negotiation, humanitarian law, and development analysis.
• Delivered fully in English, the program integrates lectures, seminars, field research, internships, and intensive research writing.
• The course aims to produce scholars, practitioners, and policymakers capable of addressing conflict at multiple levels and contributing to sustainable peace and development.

Curricular Structure (Condensed Table)

Features
• Total 62 credit hours (16 + 16 + 15 + 15).
• Collaboration with universities in Norway and Sri Lanka.
• Incentives for female students; limited research incentives for male students.
• English-medium instruction, examinations, presentations, and thesis work.
• Strong research orientation including practicum, fieldwork, report writing, and optional 15-credit research track.
• Evening class schedule (4 PM–8 PM).
• NOMA scholarships for outstanding students (limited seats).
• Total allocated seats: 50.

Fee
• Nepali students: NRs 1,25,000 total (35,000 at admission + 30,000 each semester).
• SAARC students: NRs 1,56,250 total.
• Non-SAARC students: NRs 1,87,500 total.
• Entrance exam fee: NRs 800; per-semester exam fee: NRs 570.

• Hold a Bachelor's degree (second division minimum) from TU or a TU-recognized university.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Work or research experience preferred but not required.
• Appear in TU entrance examination; secure minimum qualifying marks.
• Selection based on merit list and seat availability (50 seats).
• Apply during annual admission cycle (April–May).

Job prospects
• Roles in conflict mediation, negotiation, peacebuilding, and dialogue facilitation at community, national, and international levels.
• Policy analysis and advisory positions in government ministries, commissions, and development agencies.
• Researcher or analyst in think-tanks, universities, NGOs, INGOs, and international organizations.
• Positions in human rights monitoring, humanitarian response, refugee protection, and disaster governance.
• Program management roles in development organizations working on gender, social inclusion, migration, governance, or post-conflict recovery.
• Teaching and academic careers in peace studies, conflict studies, and development studies.