Welcome to the website of the M.A. Human Rights at Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg! We are an international, interdisciplinary programme covering human rights in their legal, political and philosophical dimensions.
Join us for 2026!
Applications for 2026 will be accepted between 15 February and 31 May 2026.
Fast Facts:
- Multi-disciplinary approach covering philosophy, law and politics of human rights
- International programme taught in English with students coming from 60 countries so far
- 2 semesters of lectures and seminars, 1 semester of thesis
- Faculty comprised of leading human rights academics and practitioners
- Tuition fees of 6,000 € for the entire programme.
News and events
MA in Human Rights Study Excursion to Geneva
The new cohort of the MA in Human Rights Program attended their annual excursion to Geneva from 10th to 13th…
Call for Applications 2025
We are excited to announce that applications for the academic year 2025/26 will be accepted from 15 February, 2025 .…
Graduation and Opening Ceremony 2024 Recording
On 25th October, the MA in the Human Rights Department hosted its annual graduation and welcome event with the…