International Human Rights Law
Human rights are universal, yet are not recognised everywhere, nor interpreted the same in all countries. In some cases, this can leave victims and their lawyers in a situation where they must choose which forum to go to or which human rights legislative system to navigate in order to find their justice. In this one-year International Human Rights Law LLM programme, you will be trained in human rights at the international level, but also in international humanitarian law and other related fields. You will learn about different human rights systems and how they are interpreted within these systems and within different countries. Our mission in teaching not only focuses on conveying specialised knowledge, but also on enhancing students’ academic research skills as well as oral and written presentation skills. This should prepare students for any type of future career in an international legal environment related to international human rights, such as in the United Nations and other international and non-governmental organisations. Further, students will study in a truly international environment, in a very lively town which is extremely popular among students.
If you would like to know more about the International Human Rights Law LLM programme, you are welcome to join one of our Masters Week presentations for the programme. You can also watch a recording of our most recent (online) masters week presentation here.
The content information of our LLM in International Human Rights Law is available through the left menu bar, the more practical information about the LLM programmes in Groningen can be found below.
Testimonials
You can read about the experiences of previous students below:
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Cristina Bucur, Romania
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Claire Adionyi, Kenya
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Eva Papageorgiou, Greece
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Fay Emvoliadou, Greece
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Georgia Milka, Greece
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Kosovare Duraku, Kosovo/Netherlands
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Marília Monteiro Silva, Brazil
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Nikee van der Gouw, Netherlands
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Yohannes Eneyew Ayalew, Ethiopia
How to apply
You will find information about applying to our LLM programmes, including admissions requirements and application deadlines, here.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Full information about tuition fees (and payment of fees) for studying at the University of Groningen can be found here.
Studying & living in Groningen
Study information
The Dutch higher education system may differ from those in your home country. More information about aspects to know about when studying law in Groningen can be found here.
Practical information
Studying in Groningen requires that you arrange for other necessities beyond being accepted to participate in an LLM programme. Further information about moving to, and living in, Groningen can be found here.
Questions?
Prospective students
If you are interested in pursuing an LLB, pre-LLM or LLM at the Faculty of Law, you can fill out our information request form.
Applicants
If you have questions about your application, depending on what type of degree you have, you can contact:
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Current students
You can contact the Faculty's study advisers via LLM rug.nl if you have questions about your current programme or admissibility to other Faculty of Law degree programmes.
The LLM International Human Rights Law is a track registered under the LLM CROHO label Public International Law (60856). The Academic Director of this LLM is Asst. Prof. Antenor Hallo de Wolf.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of all information, there may be unintended errors and changes or deletions without notice. The matters covered by these webpages are subject to change from time to time both before and after your admission.