Program Overview

Master's Program in International Human Rights Law

The Master's program in International Human Rights Law at the University of Groningen is a full-time, 12-month program that trains students in human rights at the international level, as well as in international humanitarian law and other related fields of international law.

Program Description

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international human rights law, including its principles, institutions, and practices. Students will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of human rights law, including international institutional law, human rights in practice, and international crimes and gross human rights violations.

Facts and Figures

• Degree: LLM in Public International Law
• Course type: Master
• Duration: 12 months (60 EC)
• Croho code: 60856
• Language of instruction: English
• Start: September
• Faculty: Law

Program Structure

The program consists of various courses, including:

• International Human Rights Law (6 EC)
• International Institutional Law (6 EC)
• Seminar Human Rights (6 EC)
• International Crimes and Gross Human Rights Violations (6 EC)
• International Health Law (6 EC)
• International Humanitarian Law (6 EC, optional)
• Refugee and Asylum Law (6 EC, optional)
• Law in Practice (6 EC)
• Master's thesis (12 EC)
• European Human Rights Law (6 EC, optional)
• International Criminal Tribunals and Courts (6 EC, optional)

Study Abroad

Study abroad is optional, and more information can be found on the university's website.

Entry Requirements

• Dutch diploma
• International diploma

Admission Requirements

Specific requirements include previous education, and more information can be found on the Faculty of Law webpages.

Selection Procedure

This is a selective LLM program, and more information on admissions requirements and application instructions can be found on the Faculty of Law webpages.

Application Deadlines

• Dutch students: 01 May 2026, start course: 01 September 2026
• EU/EEA students: 01 May 2026, start course: 01 September 2026
• non-EU/EEA students: 01 May 2026, start course: 01 September 2026

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA: € 2601 (full-time)
• non-EU/EEA: € 21400 (full-time)
• EU/EEA: € 2695 (full-time)
• non-EU/EEA: € 22200 (full-time)

Research

The Faculty of Law has various centers of expertise, and more information can be found on the university's website.

Job Prospects

More information on job prospects can be found on the Faculty of Law webpages.