UNICRI is continuously broadening its engagement in the field of post-graduate education, developing and delivering a distinctive portfolio of academic training opportunities designed to respond to the complexity and constant evolution of contemporary crime and justice challenges. These learning experiences are characterised by their strong applied dimension and their close connection to real-world policy and practice.

The Institute offers on-campus and hybrid programmes, alongside decentralised and tailor-made courses, ensuring flexible and inclusive access to high-quality education for students and professionals working in crime prevention, criminal justice, and related fields. This adaptability allows UNICRI’s training activities to remain responsive to emerging risks, evolving professional needs, and changing global priorities.

UNICRI’s educational work is underpinned by a solid and long-standing network of high-level universities, academic institutions, and research centres across different regions of the world, guaranteeing both academic rigour and practical relevance.

In addition to structured Master’s degree programmes, UNICRI delivers a series of specialised post-graduate short courses covering thematic areas within its mandate on crime prevention and criminal justice. These courses aim to strengthen professional capacities, foster the exchange of expertise, and support evidence-based policy and practice at the national, regional, and international levels.