M.A. Human Rights

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.

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Applications for 2024 are accepted between 15 February and 31 May. Find our call for applications here.

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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.
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On 30 April, Prof. Jain at the Jindal Global Law School and Director of the Centre for Justice, Law and Society gave a guest lecture on ‘Intersections of Power: Exploring…
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