Program Overview
The Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA) at Vilnius University is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 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 and Democratisation (EMA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lithuania and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA) 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
- First Semester: September to January in Venice, Italy
- Second Semester: February to July in one of the 41 E.MA participating universities located throughout the European Union
- First Semester Thematic Sections 1-5 (50% of the total mark, equivalent to 30 ECTS credits)
- Second SemesterAt least two assessed course units (15% of the total mark, equivalent to 9 ECTS credits)
- Thesis (35% of the total mark, equivalent to 21 ECTS credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to hold a university degree of a high standard in a field relevant to human rights, including disciplines in law, social sciences and the humanities and must have a minimum of 180 ECTS (Bachelor/General Degree).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vilnius University 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 Vilnius University
Vilnius University
Vilnius, Lithuania
public research university in Vilnius, Lithuania
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
