Program Overview

Introduction to the Rhodes Academy

The Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy is an international collegial institution dedicated to fostering a better understanding of the modern law of the sea. Through education on the principles of contemporary oceans law and policy, the Rhodes Academy seeks to promote adherence to the rule of law in the world's oceans.

About the Program

The Academy entails an intensive, three-week course of study, with lectures by leading jurists, practitioners, and international law faculty from around the world. Although it is a single course of study, the program is divided into two distinct units. The first two weeks focus on the foundations of modern oceans law, recent developments, and an overview of the 1982 United Nations Conference of the Law of the Sea. In the second week, several short courses address specific topics under the rubric of oceans law and policy. The third week typically focuses on an issue of current concern to the international community. Passing an optional examination enables students to receive a diploma from the Rhodes Academy.

Admission Criteria

The student body of the Rhodes Academy is kept relatively small to allow for maximum interaction among students and lecturers. The distinguished international faculty and diverse student body are strengths of the Academy, bringing together different perspectives on global and regional issues. These elements make the Rhodes Academy a unique educational opportunity, and facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of the principles of oceans law and policy as reflected in the practice of States, the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and a myriad of related international agreements.

Tuition Fees

The attendance fee for the Rhodes Academy includes all course material. There is no additional tuition fee.

Scholarships

The great majority of students are self-paying. A limited number of partial scholarships are offered based on high academic merit and financial need. The number of scholarships varies from year to year. Virtually all of the few scholarships are designated by their grantees for capacity building in developing nations.

Application Process

Application deadline is typically in April of each year. The application form is available on the Rhodes Academy website.

Faculty

A distinguished faculty has taught at the Rhodes Academy over the past 25 years. The faculty has been selected from over 16 different nationalities and its expertise is deep as well as wide ranging.

List of Faculty Members

• Professor Yücel Acer
• Professor Pierre d'Argent
• Ambassador David Balton
• Professor Emeritus Robert Beckman
• Mr. Kent Bressie, Esq.
• Associate Professor Maria Gavouneli
• H.E. Tomas H. Heidar
• H.E. Albert J. Hoffmann
• H.E. María Teresa Infante Caffi
• Counsellor Alexandros Kolliopoulos
• Professor Nil Kula Değirmenci
• Ambassador Rena Lee
• Professor Ronán Long
• Youna Lyons
• Mr. Lawrence Martin, Esq.
• Dr. Larry Mayer
• Fernanda Millicay, Minister Plenipotentiary
• Professor Alina Miron
• Professor Erik Molenaar
• Professor Emeritus John Norton Moore
• Professor Nilüfer Oral
• Professor Alex Oude Elferink
• Professor Bernard Oxman
• H.E. Jin-Hyun Paik
• Professor Anna Petrig
• Professor Clive Schofield
• Minister Counsellor Maria Telalian
• Professor Emeritus Tullio Treves
• Professor Seline Trevisanut
• H.E. Rüdiger Wolfrum

Research Areas

The Rhodes Academy focuses on various research areas related to oceans law and policy, including:

• Foundations of modern oceans law
• Recent developments in oceans law
• 1982 United Nations Conference of the Law of the Sea
• Specific topics under the rubric of oceans law and policy
• Issues of current concern to the international community

Alumni

The Rhodes Academy has a diverse alumni network with over 1,180 alumni from 130 countries.