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Overview<\/h2>\n

Universidade da Paz (UNPAZ) is a private higher education institution in Timor-Leste, established in 2012, with a mission centered on peace studies and sustainable development. Based in Dili, the university supports interdisciplinary learning that connects conflict resolution, social justice, and community development. UNPAZ also emphasizes practical field work and community engagement as part of its approach to training graduates for real-world impact.<\/p>\n

Today, UNPAZ serves approximately 1,500 students and offers a more personal learning environment than larger public universities. The school is particularly known for peace education and development-oriented social science programs, preparing graduates to collaborate with NGOs, international organizations, and government agencies involved in nation-building and community programs.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nUniversidade da Paz (UNPAZ)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPrivate University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nDili, Timor-Leste<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.unpaz.tl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Languages of Instruction<\/td>\nTetum, Portuguese, English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/td>\nApprox. 1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Fees vary by program level and may also depend on course load and field work requirements. The ranges below are provided to help you estimate annual costs before contacting the admissions office for the latest breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fee (Annual, in USD)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor’s Programs<\/td>\n$800 – $1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master’s Programs<\/td>\n$1,200 – $1,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Certificate Programs<\/td>\n$300 – $600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registration Fees<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Field Work Fees<\/td>\n$100 – $300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

UNPAZ offers degree and professional pathways focused on peace-building, community development, and human rights. If you are comparing options in the country, you may also want to review other Dili-based universities such as the National University of East Timor<\/a> or Universidade de D\u00edli<\/a> to understand how curriculum strengths differ across institutions.<\/p>\n