As the UNESCO Chair on Cultural Diplomacy, Governance and Education at Istanbul Aydin University (IAU), we are pleased to extend our invitation to youand the students in your institution to the UNESCO Summer Peace and Diplomacy Program, which will take place on 12–25 July 2026, in Istanbul, Turkiye. 

The program offers participants a unique opportunity to experience diverse cultures, ideas and perspectives in the vibrant city of Istanbul. It is specifically designed to help students develop essential skills in research, policy analysis, global citizenship, intercultural communication and intercultural competence development. 

Program Overview:

Dates: July 12-25 2026

Venue: Istanbul Aydın University

Main Theme: Peace, Diplomacy, International Relations, Intercultural Communication, Model of United Nations 

Why the students should participate in this program? 

• Academic Enrichment – Students engage in intensive lectures and workshops focused on peace studies, international relations, cultural diplomacy and policy analysis.

• Hands-On Learning – Participants develop skills such as public speaking, negotiation, research, resolution paper writing by engaging in discussion and Model United Nations simulations.

• Networking Opportunities – Students from around the world gather and communicate during the program.

• Cultural and Historical Exploration – Visit to Istanbul’s cultural and historical sites enhance participants’ intercultural dialogue.

Empower your students with a transformative, future‑focused learning experience while elevating your institution on an international stage and building meaningful academic partnerships across a diverse global network.

Participation Fees (International Delegates): 

• IAU UNESCO Summer Program (including 13 nights of accommodation, 12–25 July): 1,190 USD

A detailed presentation outlining the program’s structure and objectives is attached for your reference. 

For more information or to apply, please visit unesco.aydin.edu.tr or contact us directly at unesco@aydin.edu.tr [2] Should you have any questions or require further details, please do not hesitate to reach out.

The application link is provided below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjY9aMI_kAQIjn7DVX0UXAUtU_7FBbM9vwUWWsV-NM8B7GAw/viewform [3]