Facilities & Location The UPEACE campus in El Rodeo, Costa Rica - situated on 300 hectares of protected land (with 260 hectares of rare primary forest) just 30 minutes drive from San José International Airport -makes for an idyllic setting for the Centre. This inspiring environment is conducive for participants to freely exchange perspectives and internal reflections. Participants will have access to the nature reserve located on UPEACE campus and nature hikes can be incorporated into the schedule.

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Our Educational Approach The pedagogical approach to all courses is engaging, interactive, and case-based, using technological resources where appropriate. The courses incorporate crosscutting themes such as intercultural communication, conflict resolution, leadership skills and teambuilding.

Multicultural Networking During lunch and breaks you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with UPEACE’s international community from more than 50 countries, including our mid-career graduate students and accomplished international faculty. Throughout the course, you will have multiple opportunities to meet with other professionals and leaders of a high caliber participating in the Centre’s courses.