‘Armed Conflict, Peace Processes and the challenges of Peacebuilding in Colombia’ is a 3-week academic program run in partnership with Universidad de Los Andes (Uniandes) each summer.

It is delivered at Uniandes’ beautiful modern campus in Bogota, Colombia. It is open to students from a range of arts, humanities and social science subjects, aimed at those with an interest in international relations and conflict resolution.

We have currently paused recruitment due to the pandemic but would still love to hear from you if you’d like to join the course in future. Please get in  touch to request an application or to find out more.

This academic summer program is offered by the world-renowned Political Science department at Universidad de Los Andes (Uniandes) in Bogota, Colombia. It explores the recent history of the Colombian conflict and the present challenges of peacebuilding at this important time as society negotiates a future free from armed conflict.

This intensive three-week study program is delivered in English and consists of three modules:

1. History of the Colombian Armed Conflict: from the 1960s to today
2. Peace negotiations in Colombia
3. Building a lasting Peace

The program includes numerous site visits to cultural, governmental and educational organizations involved in the peace process in Colombia. Participants will visit the UN, the Colombian Congress, the Center for Transitional Justice, the Reparation of Victims Unit, the President’s Communication and PR team, and many more.

It also offers a range of social activities such as learning to play Tejo, a Colombian sport, hiking to the beautiful waterfalls at Choachi, the second highest in Latin America, Salsa dance classes and visiting the colourful underground Salt Cathedral at Zipaquira.

The course includes an accommodation package and a busy calendar of social activities so that you can get to know your fellow students as you explore Bogota.

Students are housed as a group in the university’s brand new residence, just a few moments walk from the Uniandes campus. Red Tree Study’s program coordinators will be housed in the same accommodation for the duration of the course and will be on hand to help with any questions and in case of emergency.

The evening and weekend social program, includes a variety of activities – from excursions to discover Colombia’s beautiful landscapes to group meals offering participants the chance to sample typical Colombian cuisine. These activities are carefully selected to enrich your understanding and enjoyment of the country. For more details, check out our course reviews, view the 2016 program and 2017 program photo galleries, or send us an email.