Overview

Key facts

Students in the Human Rights program at Columbia University include those seeking to complement their training in other fields or disciplines, such as law, public health, fundraising, and development; individuals with academic or professional experience in human rights wishing to obtain more specialized knowledge through graduate-level study; and students preparing for further graduate study.

Students may also take Certification of Professional Achievement in Human Rights courses individually. Those students already enrolled in Columbia degree programs are not eligible to apply for the certification.

Previous coursework or knowledge of human rights is not required, but applicants are invited to reflect on their interest in the field and how it aligns with their broader academic and professional pursuits.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Rights

International Human Rights Law

Indigenous Rights and Settler Colonialism in North America

Young people, Human Rights, Gun Violence

Global Econ Justice

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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7.5

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General requirements

Completed online application form

$80.00 nonrefundable application fee (U.S. currency)

Academic Transcripts
Statement of academic purpose (in one or two paragraphs)

Application Accommodations

English Language Proficiency
A résumé

Optional: Letter of Recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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