PRIO Network

Education and Courses

Photo: Sven Gunnar Simonsen, Peace & Conflict Studies 2007

PRIO is first and foremost a research institute, but is also involved in several education programmes around the world, and maintains a small scholarship scheme for graduate students. More information on PRIO education-related activites can be found through the links below.

  • Student Scholarships
    The PRIO Student Scholarships offers graduate students, mainly at Norwegian universities, an opportunity to write their thesis at PRIO, with supervision and a stipend.
  • Master of International Studies
    Stellenbosch University (South Africa), PRIO and Bjørknes College join forces in offering the master degree programme in international political economy and conflict dynamics.
  • Peace and Conflict Studies
    The Australian National University in Canberra, PRIO and Bjørknes College have established an exciting postgraduate degree programme in international relations specializing in peace and conflict studies.
  • International Summer School
    The Peace Research course has been part of the International Summer School of the University of Oslo for more than 30 years.