International Human Rights Law

Human rights are of all times and places, they are just not recognized everywhere, nor interpreted the same in all countries. There are several human rights systems in place and, in some cases, it can leave victims and their lawyers in a situation where they have to choose which forum to go to or which system to choose to seek their justice. In this programme, you will be trained in human rights at the international level, but also in international humanitarian law and other related fields of (international) law. You will learn about the different systems and how human rights are interpreted within these systems and in different countries. More detailed information on the programme can be found here. Applications should be made through the ''Admission and application'' tab on this page. The LLM International Human Rights Law is registered under the LLM CROHO label International Law and the Law of International Organizations (60605).

Instruction modes

case study, literature study, oral presentation, research, lecture, working group, group discussion, individual assignment, self study, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

GPA of 2.75/4, 3.5/5, 7/10, 70/100

Other requirements

1. gemiddeld cijfer GPA of 2.75/4, 3.5/5, 7/10, 70/100
2. gemiddeld cijfer GPA of 2.75/4, 3.5/5, 7/10, 70/100
3. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) basic knowledge of public international law, on a similar level as the course Public International Law, including some elementary human rights law and elementary knowledge of European Law
4. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) basic knowledge of public international law, on a similar level as the course Public International Law, including some elementary human rights law and elementary knowledge of European Law
5. taaltoets cijfer If you are not a native speaker of English, you will need to provide proof of English language proficiency: * TOEFL: 92 (all sections need to be at least 21; the writing section needs to be at least 23) * IELTS: 6.5 (all sections need to be at least 6.0; the writing section needs to be at least 6.5) * CAE or CPE *For more details about language requirements please check: http://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/admission-requirements
6. taaltoets cijfer * TOEFL: 92 (all sections need to be at least 21; the writing section needs to be at least 23) * IELTS: 6.5 (all sections need to be at least 6.0; the writing section needs to be at least 6.5) * CAE or CPE
7. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) LLB or equivalent
8. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) LLB or equivalent
9. schriftelijk verzoek Applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.
10. schriftelijk verzoek Applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.