Program Overview
The Human Rights at University of Vienna is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Human Rights programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,300 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Vienna, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Rights programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Human Rights from an Interdisciplinary Perspective
- International and Regional Human Rights Systems
- Current Human Rights Issues from an Interdisciplinary Perspective
- Selected Human Rights and Human Rights of Specific Groups
- Practical Human Rights Skills
- Scientific Competence
- Internship Related Courses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Candidates must hold at least a bachelor degree (180 ECTS) of any discipline.
Persons without any academic degree need to prove five years of working experience\xc2\xa0in a field related to human rights. - Excellent command of written and spoken English (detailed information available\xc2\xa0below)
- Experience in the human rights field is not compulsory, but an asset
**If you complete your degree after the application deadline you can still apply for the programme start in September 2017. However, please send us your most current transcripts and a confirmation of your university stating your expected graduation date.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,300 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,300 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Vienna directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Vienna
University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria
The University of Vienna is a public research university in Vienna, Austria. Founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365, it is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and with around 85,000...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 24 months