Program Overview
The International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) is a LLM programme in Law over 18 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 law. 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 International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 5,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 5,350 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- General introduction
- Civil and political rights
- Economic, social and cultural rights
- Prohibition of discrimination
- Women\x92s and children\x92s rights
- Rights of minorities and indigenous peoples
- Refugees, internally displaced persons and migration
- Individual (criminal) responsibility and state responsibility
- Justice and (criminal) penalties and enforcement
- Democracy, rule of law and administration
- Global economy, employment and working conditions
- Media and science
- Conflict prevention/management
- Fulfilment and enforcement
- Representation of interests
- Research and training
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a certified copy of the degree(s) in German, English or French must be submitted with the application form
- a statement of motivation must be provided within the application form
- confidential references must be provided on the form available from the website (see under Applications)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 5,350 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 5,350 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) 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 European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)
European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)
Frankfurt, Germany
European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) (German: Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)) is a university located at Frankfurt (Oder) in Brandenburg, Germany. It is also known as the...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months