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International Human Rights Law

In this LLM programme, students are trained in human rights at the international level, but also in international humanitarian law and other related fields of (international) law. Students learn about different human rights systems and how rights are interpreted within these systems and in different countries.

Official detailed information on the programme can be found here.

This is a selective LLM track, see Faculty pages here for further details.

The LLM International Human Rights Law is a track registered under the LLM CROHO label Public International Law (60856). This is a Top Rated Programme in the Netherlands.

Facts & Figures
Degree
LLM in Public International Law
Course type
Master
Duration
12 months (60 ECTS)
Croho code
60856
Language of instruction
English
Start
September
Faculty
Law
Why study this programme in Groningen?
For current information about this programme, please visit here.
Programme
Semesters
CoursesCourse Catalog >1a1b2a2b
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)
Law in Practice (6 EC)
Master's thesis (12 EC)
European Human Rights Law (6 EC, optional)
International Criminal Tribunals and Courts (6 EC, optional)

Curriculum

Students will have to participate in four compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this programme plus two optional compulsory courses. Like all masters, this programme is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 18 ECTS.

Study abroad

  • Study abroad is optional

More information about studying abroad can be found on www.rug.nl/law/lep.

Entry requirements

Transfer options

Transferring from...

Study programmeOrganizationTransition
International and European LawUniversity of GroningenNo additional requirements
International Human Rights LawUniversity of GroningenNo additional requirements
European Law in a Global ContextUniversity of GroningenNo additional requirements
Technology Law and InnovationUniversity of GroningenNo additional requirements

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

LLB or equivalent

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

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).

language test

For more details about language requirements please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

reference letter

For further details about letter of reference please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

(motivation-) letter

For more details about motivation letter please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

other admission requirements

Curriculum vitae. For further information please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

Selection procedure

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 May 202501 September 2025
EU/EEA students01 May 202501 September 2025
non-EU/EEA students01 May 202501 September 2025

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

LLB or equivalent

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

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).

language test

For more details about language requirements please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

reference letter

For further details about letter of reference please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

(motivation-) letter

For more details about motivation letter please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

other admission requirements

Curriculum vitae. For further information please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

Selection procedure

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 May 202501 September 2025
EU/EEA students01 May 202501 September 2025
non-EU/EEA students01 May 202501 September 2025
Tuition fees
NationalityYearFeeProgramme form
EU/EEA2024-2025€ 2530full-time
non-EU/EEA2024-2025€ 20800full-time

Practical information for:

After your studies

Job prospects

You can read more about career prospects for graduates here.
Research

Research

The Law Faculty has established Centres of Expertise in order to let society at large benefit from our knowledge. A Centre of Expertise consists of a group of researchers with a specific legal knowledge, and the Centre's purpose is to distribute scientific knowledge to stakeholders outside the academic community and organise partnerships with these stakeholders. Our Centres of Expertise reflect specific fields of expertise currently available in the Law Faculty.

Study support

If you come across questions with regard to your programme, study progress, your way of studying, personal circumstances, etc., you can go to the International Office for guidance. All discussed in these conversations is treated confidentially.