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MA
Master
MA Human Rights
Winter: May 31, 2026Summer: Jul 31, 2026
Language
English
EURTuition
Free
Intake
Winter
About MA Human Rights
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Design(Architecture & Design)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
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
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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.
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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
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Letters of Recommendation
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
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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)
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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.
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APS verification
APS certificate
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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.
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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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.
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The tuition fees amount to 4, 900 EUR for all three semesters.
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