Transcend Peace University

Q: What is TRANSCEND Peace University - TPU ?

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TPU is the world's first on-line global peace university, designed for practitioners and those interested in skills and knowledge development in the fields addressed by TPU courses. TPU was launched in 2003 following requests by UN staff, practitioners, development workers, politicians, and people engaged in peacebuilding and conflict transformation from around the world who wished to have programs to help them develop their knowledge, skills and tools in specific fields, while continuing in their work. TPU has been developed by TRANSCEND to meet these needs, and provides the on-line form of TRANSCEND's global training programs. Since 1996, TRANSCEND has provided more than 400 on-site training programs for 8000 participants in 46 countries world-wide. Today, TPU has Course Directors from 20 countries, and provides the world's most comprehensive range of courses in the field of peace studies.

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Q: Who are TPU Course Directors?

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Course Directors are selected from TRANSCEND's global membership as leading practitioners and scholars in their fields.TPU today has Course Directors and Assistants from five-continents, drawing upon years and decades of experience in their fields. Each course has been 1 - 4 Course Directors, and several courses include Course Assistants to support participants and the Course Directors. The full list of TPU Course Directors for each semester can be found on the Faculty section of the TPU web-site.

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Q: Who are TPU Participants?

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TPU provides an exciting and dynamic global learning environment, with participants from at least 40 - 50 countries each semester. Participants are primarily active practitioners working in their fields from around the world. These can include:

* staff of UN agencies and national and international organizations
* development workers
* peacebuilding and conflict transformation practitioners
* journalists
* artists - including writers, poets, film makers, performers, musicians and others
* business leaders
* social workers
* teachers
* government officials
* diplomats
* psychologists
* and others!

Participants are, between 25 - 55 years of age, with between five to thirty years of experience. Many participants above this range take part each semester as well, and students with high levels of commitment and wanting to become active practitioners or work further in the field are encouraged to apply.
Participants and their experiences, skills and knowledge are respected, and the TPU on-line learning environment creates a unique space for gaining global experiences, working with colleagues and practitioners from around the world, and developing new skills and knowledge to support you in your professional and personal development.

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Q: What is a TPU course like?

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TPU today provides 19 courses in 3 languages. It is the most comprehensive global learning environment in the world in the field of peace and development studies. TPU courses vary in design and content depending upon the Course Directors and fields, but all have certain common features:

* TPU Courses are 12-weeks in duration
* Courses are offered twice a year, with semesters beginning in March and October of each year
* Course work is done either individually or in groups, depending upon the course. Participants are informed at the beginning of the course about the specific learning methodology for that course. Participants who are interested in receiving information on a particular course may also contact the TPU Global Center in advance to receive any information they may require.
* Participants are expected to complete all work assignments for their course to receive certification.
* Web-based Course Sites, including Course Readings and Materials, Chat Rooms for interaction with Course Directors and Participants, Message Boards, and short biographies of all participants are created for each course. For participants with limited internet access, readings and materials are also sent out through e-mail upon request.

TPU courses are intensive, skills and knowledge specific. Participants are actively involved, drawing upon their experiences, knowledge and background, and upon the issues and challenges facing them in their work.

If you are concerned about the time it may take you to participate in a TPU course, please do not hesitate to contact the TPU Global Center for further information and details. Most participants to TPU courses are active practitioners/professionals, and TPU courses are designed to complement people's working needs.

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Q: How do I complete TPU assignments for my course?

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Course assignments and work exercises are specific to each course. Course Directors will inform you at the start of the semester about the structure of the course and the schedule for work assignments over the 12 weeks. Course assignments are normally transmitted through e-mail or via the Course Site for your course. If you have special needs please do not hesitate to discuss these with the Course Director for your course.

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Q: How can I receive help if I can questions or need assistance when I'm a participant in TPU?

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Course Directors should be your first point of reference if you have questions or need any assistance while studying at TPU. For administrative issues, or in cases where the Course Director is not able to provide the support/assistance you need, please contact the TPU Global Center.

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Q: What will be my computer / technical needs for studying at TPU?

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Participants will need to have access to internet at least once a week to download materials, assignments and work exercises for their course. As a participant you will also need to be able to complete your work exercises and assignments over computer in order to be able to up-load them on the Course Site or send them via e-mail to your Course Director.

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Q: How are TPU Courses Certified?

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Participants who have successfully completed a TPU Course will receive a Course Certificate from TPU. These certificates are for skills, knowledge and professional development and are recognized by most institutions and organizations working in the field. TRANSCEND has developed the United Nations training manual for Conflict Transformation by Peaceful Means and is one of the world's most recognized professional training organizations in the fields of peacebuilding and development. TPU courses also meet all necessary standards for university accreditation. Participants seeking university accreditation for their courses are encouraged to contact the TPU Global Center and the administration of their university/department to ensure credit recognition for their course.

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Q: What are the Course Fees for TPU Courses?

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For participants from OECD countries, Western Europe/EU, North America, South East Asia/Oceania, fees per course are Euros 400.
For participants from Latin America, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe (from non-OECD countries), fees per course are Euros 200.
Please see below for Course Fee Reductions for taking two or more courses or for organizations sponsoring / funding groups of participants.

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Q: Do I receive a Course Fee reduction for taking two or more courses?

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Participants who enroll in:
* 2 courses per semester receive a 5% reduction for each course;
* 3 or more courses per semester receive a 10% reduction for each additional course after the first course.

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Q: Are there Course Fee reductions for organizations sponsoring/funding groups of participants?

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Organizations supporting:
* 3 - 4 participants receive a 10% reduction on the Course Fees of each participant;
* 5 or more participants receive a 15% reduction on the Course Fees of each participant.

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Q: Does TPU provide scholarships?

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TPU does not currently have scholarships for participants, however the TPU Global Center is actively encouraging individuals, organizations and foundations who wish to provide support for participants who would otherwise be unable to take part in TPU courses. Also, TPU Faculty are proud to provide:
* Course Director Scholarships: These are scholarships provided by the Course Director of the course. Only a small number of these scholarships are currently available. When Course Directors provide a scholarship for their course the TPU Global Center will contact the participant and let them know if they are receiving a partial or full scholarship.

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Q: How do I provide scholarships for people who might want to study at TPU?

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TPU welcomes individuals and organizations who would like to provide scholarships for participants who can otherwise not afford to take part in TPU courses, and we thank you for your generosity and support. If you are interested in providing scholarships for participants to take part in TPU courses, please contact the Administrative Director of TPU. Individuals and organizations providing scholarships can:
* Choose from applicants who have applied for scholarships each semester; or
* Identify specific courses, regions/continents, profiles of people you would like to provide scholarships for.

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Q: How do I make the payment of the Course Fee for the course?

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Course Fees can be paid through Credit Card using On-Line Payments, through Cheque or through Bank/Wire Transfers and Western Union. When paying through:
* Credit Card using On-Line Payments: Participants must add a 5% service charge for on-line payments:
o For Euros 400 course fees the total payment should be: Euros 420
o For Euros 200 course fees the total payment should be: Euros 210
* Cheque: Participants must add a 3% service charge for cheque payments:
o For Euros 400 course fees the total payment should be: Euros 412
o For Euros 200 course fees the total payment should be: Euros 206
* Bank / Wire Transfers: Participants must add a 3% service charge for Bank / Wire Transfer payments:
o For Euros 400 course fees the total payment should be: Euros 412
o For Euros 200 course fees the total payment should be: Euros 206
* Western Union: Participants must add a 3% service charge for Western Union payments:
o For Euros 400 course fees the total payment should be: Euros 412
o For Euros 200 course fees the total payment should be: Euros 206

To pay by Credit Card payment using On-Line Payments
click here

- Cards supported are VISA and MasterCard.

To pay by Cheque:
PATRIR - TPU Global Center
OP 1 CP 331
Cluj-Napoca 400699 Romania

To pay by Bank / Wire Transfer:
Bank: Transilvania Bank
Bank Address: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Name: PATRIR - TPU Global Center
Address: OP 1 CP 331, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Account: RO15BTRL0139420590580801 (EUR)

SWIFT CODE: BTRLRO22CJA

To Pay by Western Union:
PATRIR - TPU Global Center

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