Last five years' Nobel Peace Prize winners: How educated are they?

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado , an industrial engineer turned democracy activist, has become the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The announcement sparked frustration within the MAGA movement, as US President Donald Trump had been hoping to receive the honour this year. Trump and his administration had faced increasing pressure on Norway ahead of the verdict, with 76 per cent of all bets placed on the prize backing the US leader. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced 338 candidates for the 2025 prize, with 24 organisations among the nominees. The award, which carries significant global prestige, recognises individuals and organisations working towards peace and democracy. Over the past five years, laureates have come from diverse academic backgrounds, ranging