If you are driven to bring people together, resolve complex conflicts, and lead meaningful dialogue, this MA in Conflict Resolution equips you to turn that ability into a global career.

Program Overview

The International MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Tel Aviv University is a one-year, English-taught conflict resolution master’s designed for those who want to understand why conflicts emerge and how to resolve them effectively.

Combining academic depth with hands-on training, this international conflict resolution program builds expertise in conflict analysis, mediation, negotiation, and facilitation, preparing you for diverse, high-stakes environments.

Studying in one of the world’s most complex regions, you will move beyond theory to real-world application. Through simulations, workshops, and engagement with civil society organizations, you will train with experienced practitioners while developing practical skills in intercultural dialogue alongside a highly international cohort.

Beyond the classroom, the program opens pathways across sectors. Field visits, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities equip you for careers in international NGOs, government, diplomacy, research institutes, and the private sector.

In addition to your MA in Conflict Resolution, you will also earn a certificate in International Mediation, strengthening your professional profile in a competitive global job market.

Hear from our Head of the Program, Prof. Nimrod Rosler:

Program Highlights

• Gain professional mediation training through the International Mediation Course.

• Develop skills and knowledge in mediation, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict analysis.

• Study in a globally relevant conflict environment with real-world case exposure.

• Join an international cohort bringing diverse perspectives on global conflicts.

• Participate in workshops, field visits, and NGO engagement to build hands-on experience and networks.

• Optional thesis track for students pursuing research or PhD pathways.

Career Success Stories

Our MA graduates have carved out successful careers in a variety of fascinating sectors, including:

• Intergovernmental Organizations: UN, Red Cross

• Think-Tanks and Policy Centers: INSS, Washington Center

• NGOs: FHI360, aid organizations in Iraq and Syria

• Human Rights: Amnesty International, Human Rights Campaigns

• International Relations: Elnet, Leadel

• Politics: AIPAC, EU Parliament

• Government: Denmark Ministry of Defense, Switzerland Foreign Ministry

• For Profit: Law offices, consulting firms, media

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with a Master's in Conflict Resolution?

Graduates use the degree along one of three tracks: policy and diplomacy work with intergovernmental bodies and think tanks, field practice with humanitarian and human-rights NGOs, or professional mediation and consulting. The Career Success Stories above list the specific organizations recent cohorts entered; the mediation certificate additionally opens direct routes into commercial and community mediation practice. 

How is conflict resolution different from peace studies, dispute resolution, or conflict management?

Peace studies focuses on the conditions that prevent violent conflict at the societal level. Dispute resolution is a narrower legal and commercial field concerned with settling defined disagreements, typically in courts or arbitration. Conflict management describes ongoing containment of an unresolved dispute. Conflict resolution — as taught in this MA — is the interdisciplinary study of why conflicts arise and how they can be brought to durable settlement, drawing on political science, psychology, negotiation, and mediation practice.

Why study conflict resolution in Israel?

Israel is one of the most intensively studied conflict environments in the world. Students engage with active civil-society organizations, meet negotiators and mediators who have worked on the ground, and read case material shaped by the region's history. The program takes advantage of Tel Aviv University's location and its network of practitioners. The classroom benefits from a proximity that programs elsewhere cannot replicate.

What does the International Mediation certificate qualify me for professionally?

The International Mediation Course is a recognized credential in commercial and cross-border mediation practice. Graduates use it to register with mediation panels, take on commercial and community mediation work, and consult inside organizations. It's included in the program at no additional tuition cost.

Is the whole program taught in English, and is TOEFL / IELTS required?

Yes, every course is taught in English. Applicants whose prior degree was not taught in English submit a recent TOEFL or IELTS score with the application; the specific score thresholds and any waiver conditions are on the Application Requirements tab.

Is there a thesis option, and does it lead into a PhD?

Yes. Students can choose a thesis track alongside the taught coursework; the thesis is designed to serve as the qualifying research portfolio for a PhD application in political science, communication, psychology, or a related field. Students who don't intend to continue to a PhD complete the standard non-thesis track.

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