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.
Detailed information on the programme can be found on the Faculty webpages 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).
| Semesters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
| 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) | ||||
More information about studying abroad can be found on www.rug.nl/law/lep.
| Specific requirements | More 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 |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| International and European Law | University of Groningen | No additional requirements |
| International Human Rights Law | University of Groningen | No additional requirements |
| European Law in a Global Context | University of Groningen | No additional requirements |
| Technology Law and Innovation | University of Groningen | No additional requirements |
This is a selective LLM, see Faculty pages for further details: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/admission-requirements
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| Specific requirements | More 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 |
This is a selective LLM, see Faculty pages for further details: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/admission-requirements
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
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