Overview

The LL.M. in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights from the University of Geneva focuses primarily on all rules applicable to armed conflicts, and their interaction and promotes both academic excellence and independent critical thinking.

Objectives

Provide advanced, comprehensive and practical training in IHL, international human rights law (IHRL) and international criminal law, as well as the interplay between them

Provide a solid exposure to practical work via internships with leading actors and participation in moot courts and public pleadings

Pedagogical method

Core courses
Optional courses
Writing of a paper
Internships with leading Geneva-based humanitarian and human rights organizations
Moot courts

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Humanitarian Law
International Human Rights Law
International Law
International Criminal Law
International Refugee Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Genève, Switzerland

Disciplines

International Law Criminal Law Emergency & Disaster Management View 13 other Masters in International Law in Switzerland

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A full degree in law (received by June at the latest) enabling the applicant to sit the bar exam in the relevant country; or another degree if the applicant has a significant amount of training in public international law and courses related to our programme (e.g. international human rights law, international humanitarian law, international criminal law)
A strong academic record
A demonstrable interest in the subject matter of the programme (e.g. professional experience, internships, summer school, conferences attended, publications, etc.)
A sound command of English. You must be able to show, via a recognized test, that your English is of a high enough standard to successfully engage with and complete your course at the Geneva Academy.
A passive knowledge of French is an asset as students might have to attend conferences and class presentations in French

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18000 CHF / year

≈ 18000 CHF / year
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Applies to you

Citizens or residents

18000 CHF / year

≈ 18000 CHF / year

Living costs

Genève

Switzerland

1925 - 2850 CHF / 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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