Overview

Human Rights from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is covering human rights in their legal, political and philosophical dimensions.

Students at Human Rights from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) will:

be equipped with theoretical and practical skills to pursue professional activities in human rights contexts.

enrol in three compulsory modules covering political, philosophical, and legal foundations of human rights respectively.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights;

Human Rights and International Economic Law;

Freedom of Religion and Belief;

Gender and Human Rights;

International Criminal Law;

Transitional Justice;

Human Rights of Refugees and Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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61

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erlangen, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

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.

Your English skills have to be in line with level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Previous university degree(s),

Proof of your professional and voluntary experiences,

A short application essay (appr. 1–3 pages)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year

Additional Details

In addition, students are required by law to pay a fee for the student union and the semester ticket.

Living costs

Erlangen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Students at Human Rights from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Erlangen

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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