The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS)
Calendar of Academic Programs
Calendar of Academic Programs 2026
MA & PhD Programs »
Dates & Deadlines
| Start Dates and Admissions Deadlines for All Master’s Programmes in 2026–27 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start | Start of Classes | Admissions Deadline |
Winter semester 2026 |
Start Date of the Semester: The 1st of October 2026 Start of Classes: The 1st of October 2026 |
July 15th, 2026 |
Summer semester 2027 |
Start Date of the Semester: The 1st of March 2027 Start of Classes: The 1st of March , 2027 or the 19th of April 2027 |
December 15th, 2026 |
*Late Admissions: subject to the availability of study places, applications may be considered until two weeks prior to the start of the semester:
Summer Semester: 15 February; Winter Semester: 15 August
| Start Dates for PhD Programmes in 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start | Start of Classes | Admissions Deadline |
Fall 2026 |
October 1st, 2026 | May 31st, 2026 |
Professional Development Program in Cultural Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Governance
Programme Duration: October 12-30th, 2026
Format: In-Person in Berlin or Online Participation (October 12-21st, 2026) followed by Online Sessions (October 12-21st, 2026)
Participants of the UNITAR–ICD Programme are invited to attend our events in Washington D.C. and New York City free of charge
Programme Duration: October 12-30th, 2026
Format: In-Person in Berlin or Online Participation (October 12-21st, 2026) followed by Online Sessions (October 12-21st, 2026)
Participants of the UNITAR–ICD Programme are invited to attend our events in Washington D.C. and New York City free of charge
| English | 1700 € |
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Certificate Program in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
(Berlin; October 12-21st, 2026)
(Berlin; October 12-21st, 2026)
| English | 745 € |
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(Berlin; October 12-21st, 2026)
| English | 745 € |
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(TBC)
| English | 745 € |
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(TBC)
| English | 745 € |
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(Berlin; October 12-21st, 2026)
| English | 745 € |
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Specialization on Governments & Parliaments (Including all aspects of the work of governments and parliaments at the national and international level)
Next Program Start: October 12-21st, 2026
Next Program Start: October 12-21st, 2026
| English | 745 € |
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Next Program Start: October 12-21st, 2026
| English | 745 € |
| Apply » | |
Next Program Start: October 12-21st, 2026
| English | 745 € |
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Next Program Start: TBC
| English | 745 € |
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Next Program Start: October 12-21st, 2026
| English | 745 € |
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