International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)

Studientyp

weiterführend

Zulassungssemester

Zulassung im Sommer- und Wintersemester

Schwerpunkt

Humanitäres Völkerrecht, Friedenssicherung, Politikgestaltung, Menschenrechte

Zielgruppe

The Master's program is open to graduates with sufficient background in law, who seek to establish or develop a career in field of the human rights or in related fields whether on the governmental or private level, both internationally, regionally or nationally, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and in the military, defence and policing sectors.

Anmerkung zum Studiengang

This unique programme integrates protection of human rights in times of peace with protection during situations of armed conflict, combining traditional international human rights law with international humanitarian law, taking in problems of terrorism, civil war, peace-keeping missions, and other humanitarian interventions.

It provides solid theoretical foundations and practical skills, preparing for career opportunities in policy-making, international or national public service, public or private legal practice, non-governmental organisations both International and national, or in academic teaching, research and publication.

Key Features

Practical application: development of practical skills in applying international legal standards of protection to particular circumstances, for example in court proceedings, public administration and other institutional settings, forensic investigation, conflict resolution, peace negotiation and post-conflict transition.
Comprehensive knowledge: deep understanding of international legal frameworks for individual protection, spanning the full range of circumstances from peace to declared warfare, addressing philosophical, political, and historical foundations.
Intercultural communication: enhancement of multicutural communication competences and awareness, and sharing of knowledge and experience, through intensive interaction in a distinctive multinational setting of students and professors.
Research abilities: strengthening of skills and techniques needed in academic and scientific investigation and research, report preparation, policy advice, and scholarly publication.
Legal expertise: comprehensive attention to international rights and guarantees, and their protection and enforcement through diverse remedial regimes, institutions, and procedures.

Zulassungsmodus

Örtliche Zulassungsbeschränkung (ggf. mit Auswahlverfahren)

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Zulassungsbedingungen

Hochschulabschluss im Fach Rechtswissenschaften oder Äquivalent; mind. einjährige qualifizierte Berufserfahrung; Englischkenntnisse (IELTS 6.0)

Studienbeitrag

7.900,00 EUR / gesamt

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Tuition fees for each selected IHL programme qualification variant (LLM, Diploma, or Certificate) must be paid fully, in advance of starting the programme.

In addition to the respective tuition fees, a standard semester charge (currently approximately 175 €) applies for each semester. This administrative charge does not include the cost of a student pass for public transport in Germany

Hauptunterrichtssprache

Englisch