The Academy of Young Diplomats (AYD) is a top-tier postgraduate-level diplomatic Program, which empowers a new generation of global leaders, through an innovative year-long training experience, ending with an Executive Diploma in the Art of Diplomacy (EDAD).

Established in 2004, the AYD prepares future diplomats, civil servants and policy professionals for international careers. The Program is known for its world-class faculty, practitioners-oriented approach and a network of more than 3000 graduates from over 60 countries.

As the European Academy of Diplomacy, we have many years of experience in delivering training courses and programs for the private sector and public administration. We combine professional expertise with practical experience to design training programs based on current challenges in the international arena and real-world career goals.