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FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Human Rights
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Law, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Human Rights Studies
M.A.
Degree
English only
Language
Winter semester: 30 Jun
Application Deadlines
1.5 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
€ 1633
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- 4,900 € for all three semesters.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Minimum standard period of study: 3.5 years.
Required ECTS credits: 210.
If your university degree is based on less than 3.5 years of study, you may be accepted on the basis of a special procedure determining additional qualifications.
Work Experience
At least one year of professional experience in the area of human rights or one year of professional experience in another field in combination with practical experience in human rights work on a volunteer basis.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
CEFR English
min C1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
Duolingo test with a score of 120 is also accepted. Exceptions can be granted by the admissions committee to applicants who have completed a university degree with English as the sole language of instruction in an English-speaking country.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Applications are open from:
Winter semester:February 03 (German)February 03 (EU)February 03 (Non EU)
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
You will be required to upload:
- Previous university degree(s).
- Proof of your professional and voluntary experiences.
- Proof of English language skills.
- A short application essay (appr. 1–3 pages) guided by the following questions:
- What is the relevance of your professional and/or voluntary experience specifically to the field of human rights?
- Describe a specific instance of a human rights violation and explain why you think this constitutes a human rights violation.
- What do you think is the biggest human rights issue in your country? Why?