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Master’s degree · Taught in English

Peace & Conflict Management MA

University of HaifaHaifa

School of Political Sciences, University of Haifa

The short answer

A one-year, English-taught MA at the University of Haifa that trains students to transform conflict into peace, locally and globally, with a practical internship at peacebuilding organizations, field trips across Israel and real-time negotiation simulations. It runs October to September, and Masa lists the Fall 2026 cost at $11,800.

Taught in English✓ Olim: Student Authority aidGov funding: Partial✓ Masa: Masa program
Checked against University of Haifa’s official pages, September 2026Independent listing
✓Olim benefit Student Authority aidFor olim under 30 within three years of aliyah.
~Government funding PartialStudent Authority aid, up to the standard state tuition.
✓Masa grant Masa programHaifa’s international master’s programs are listed as Masa programs.
Overview

What is the MA in Peace & Conflict Management?

Set in Israel’s most culturally diverse city and bringing together students of all countries and religions, UHaifa calls the program an authentic human lab for peacebuilding. The multidisciplinary curriculum draws on social sciences, psychology, international relations and social work, with practical frameworks for ethno-national conflict. It suits policymakers, diplomats, group facilitators and counsellors.

✓A good fit if you…

  • Want to work in peacebuilding, mediation or diplomacy
  • Want an internship and field trips built in
  • Want to study conflict in a diverse Israeli city
  • Are an oleh or olah under 30 within three years of aliyah

!Think twice if you…

  • Want a security-policy focus. See the MA in National Security Studies.
  • Don’t want introductory courses. Non–political science graduates take two first.
  • Have a GPA under 80.
What you learn

What you’ll learn.

Three semesters of courses, fieldwork and an internship.

Courses

Theory and practice of peacebuilding

Highlighted courses include:

Intergroup Conflict TheoriesPaths to PeaceCommunity Conflict & Civil SocietyNegotiation, Mediation & FacilitationMulti-Track Diplomacy
Practice

Internship, field trips and simulations

A practical internship at peacebuilding and conflict management organizations, field trips connected to local and regional conflicts, and real-time simulations of decision-making and negotiation.

Optional

Thesis track

Available to students averaging 90 or more after the first semester, subject to finding a supervisor.

Diverse cityHaifa, Israel’s most culturally diverse city.
MultidisciplinarySocial sciences, psychology, international relations and social work.
SimulationsDecision-making and negotiation exercises.
Global classmatesStudents from all countries and religions.
Funding

Can olim get funding for this degree?

Most international students combine Masa with UHaifa’s scholarship listings.

I am…
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Likely eligible for Student Authority aid

You’re under 30 with 26 months left to start. The grant covers up to the standard state tuition, so expect to pay the rest of UHaifa’s fee.

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10 NovemberFirst Student Authority application, online
1 OctoberRenewal each following year
Under 30MA age limit (in some cases 35), within 3 years of aliyah

A guide, not a ruling. The program must be recognized by the Student Authority. The 3-year window doesn’t count regular army service, national service or Masa programs. If you get any grant, tell UHaifa’s tuition office so it can revise your payment plan.

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Not an oleh? Look at Masa. Haifa’s international master’s programs are listed on Masa for ages 18–35, with Fall 2026 sessions running from 11 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. Masa sets the grant amount; use its funding calculator.

MasaHaifa’s international master’s programs are Masa programs. Grants depend on Masa’s criteria and funding calculator.
Student Authority (olim)Olim under 30 within three years of aliyah can get aid up to the standard state tuition. At universities it’s reimbursed after proof of payment.
ScholarshipsUHaifa lists country-specific scholarships and loans, including DAAD for Germany and FAFSA loans for US students.

A guide, not a ruling. Confirm your eligibility with the provider and the relevant ministry or funding body before you pay.

Costs

What it costs.

As published by University of Haifa. Prices can change.

Program costFall 2026 session, as listed on Masa’s University of Haifa page.$11,800
Early applicationApply by 31 December for 75% off the application fee.75% off fee
Living costsUHaifa’s Holocaust Studies program estimates food, travel and incidentals.$500–600 a month
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Confirm the fee with UHaifa. The $11,800 figure is the Fall 2026 program cost Masa lists for UHaifa’s international master’s programs. Ask UHaifa for your exact tuition and what it includes.

How to join

How to get started.

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Bachelor’s degreeA GPA of at least 3.0 or 80 (B). Without a political science degree you complete Introduction to International Relations and Introduction to Political Science first.
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EnglishTOEFL 89 or an accepted alternative.
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DocumentsDiploma and transcript, two recommendation letters, a 500-word statement, CV, medical forms and passport copy.
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DeadlinesEarly application by 31 December (75% off the application fee), then 15 March and 31 May, and rolling from 1 June to 12 October depending on the program.
  1. Check your fitGet the guide and your olim eligibility from Studyil.
  2. Apply earlyBy 31 December to save 75% on the application fee.
  3. Apply to MasaIf you’re eligible, alongside your application.
  4. Start in OctoberFall 2026 sessions run 11 October to 30 September.
FAQ

Questions about this program.

How long is the MA in Peace & Conflict Management?

One year, three semesters from October through September.

Is there an internship?

Yes, a practical internship at peacebuilding and conflict management organizations, plus field trips across Israel.

How much does it cost?

Masa lists the Fall 2026 program cost at $11,800. Confirm your exact tuition with UHaifa.

Can olim get funding?

Olim under 30 within three years of aliyah can apply for Student Authority aid, up to the standard state tuition.

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