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MA Human Rights

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg) Erlangen

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • 31 May
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About the programme

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Fields of study

Design(Architecture & Design)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for MA Human Rights at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Proof of English language competence, comparable with C1 of GER

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Work experience
12 months
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required

A university degree based on at least 3.5 years of full-time studies (equivalent to 210 ECTS credits)

If your university degree is based on less than 3.5 years of studies, you may be accepted on the basis of a special procedure determining additional qualifications.

no

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.

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Cover/motivation letter explaining your interest and motivation to study in the Master programme as well as how your professional and/or voluntary experience relates specifically to human rights (1-2 pages)

required

Proof of one year professional experience in the field of human rights or one year professional experience in another field and one year of voluntary work in the fields human rights (e.g. active membership in a human rights group etc.): Employment contracts, letters from employer, etc.

no

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • A university degree based on at least 3.5 years of full-time studies (equivalent to 210 ECTS credits)
  • If your university degree is based on less than 3.5 years of studies, you may be accepted on the basis of a special procedure determining additional qualifications.
  • 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.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to MA Human Rights

Programme-specific documents

Details and notes

Certified copies of your previous university degree(s), including transcript(s) of records and, if available, diploma supplement(s). Please see the university website for instructions on the required certification.

Official translation of all your academic documents if they are not originally issued in English, German or French.

Proof of your professional and voluntary experience in the form of, for example, recommendation letters or work contracts—your CV is not sufficient as proof! If these documents are not in English or German, we also need a simple translation.

Simple copy of your school leaving certificate and an official translation if it is not in English, German or French.

Your CV.

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?

If your first university degree is based on less than 3.5 years of full-time studies (equivalent to 210 ECTS), you also need to fill out an additional assessment as part of the application form.

Applicants from China, India and Vietnam also need to upload their APS certificates.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for MA Human Rights at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)

Application procedure

You need to first create an account at the university’s IdM portal. Then you can log in to Campo with your username and password to create and submit your application.

You do not have to post anything. Documents sent by email or post will not be accepted.

Selection process

A university degree based on at least 3.5 years of full-time studies (equivalent to 210 ECTS credits)

If your university degree is based on less than 3.5 years of studies, you may be accepted on the basis of a special procedure determining additional qualifications.

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.

Proof of English language skills

Your English skills have to be in line with level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Generally, this requires the submission of a recognised language test like IELTS, TOEFL, UniCERT, Cambridge etc. 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 quick facts

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Direct to university

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Ines Kalam, Kochstraße 4, 91054 Erlangen

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

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Estimated year-1 total cost

14,904 – 23,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

New students from outside the EU and EEA pay 2,000 EUR per semester from Summer 2027. Students who enrolled before Summer 2027 may be exempt. This does not include the semester contribution.

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