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LLM in International Human Rights Law University of Groningen
Introduction
Can a church be attacked if a sniper hid in the tower during an armed conflict? Having the Polish nationality, being tortured in a Thai prison, what rights do you have? Can you invoke them and how?
In this program, you will be trained in human rights at the international level, but also in international humanitarian law and other related fields of (international) law. You will learn about the different systems and how human rights are interpreted within these systems and in different countries.
The LLM International Human Rights Law is a track registered under the LLM CROHO label Public International Law (60856). This is a Top Rated program in the Netherlands.
Why study this program in Groningen?
This program offers a broad approach to human rights. It is therefore a specialization in the broadest sense: it covers all aspects in and surrounding human rights. This will provide students with a context in which human rights function.
Research
The faculty's research is carried out under the umbrella of the Groningen Centre for Law and Governance, in which all departments of the faculty are participating. Wherever possible teachers will use and involve this research in the courses that are being taught. Staff in the International Human Rights Law program are also active in the Global Health Law Groningen Research Centre.
Curriculum
Students will have to participate in four compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this program plus two optional compulsory courses. Like all masters, this program is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 18 ECTS.
Courses
- 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)
- Master's thesis (18 EC)
- European Human Rights Law (6 EC, optional)
- International Criminal Tribunals and Courts (6 EC, optional)
Study abroad
- Study abroad is optional
Admissions
International diploma
| Specific requirements | More information |
| grade average | On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale). |
| knowledge minimum | basic knowledge of public international law, on a similar level as the course Public International Law, including some elementary human rights law and elementary knowledge of European Law. |
| previous education | LLB or equivalent |
| reference letter | Candidates must provide one letter of reference from an academic referee who has detailed knowledge of their academic records. |
| written request | Applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation. |
| other admission requirements | Curriculum vitae As this program is a full selection master, all students should meet the admission requirements. |
Registration procedure
International students and Dutch students with non-Dutch qualifications are not automatically admitted to a Master's degree program at the University of Groningen. The full registration procedure will take longer than for Dutch students with regular Dutch qualifications and consists of three steps: application, admission, and registration.
Application deadlines
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
| Dutch students | 01 May 2023 | 01 September 2023 |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2023 | 01 September 2023 |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2023 | 01 September 2023 |