M.A. Human Rights
Welcome to the website of the M.A. Human Rights at Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg! We are an international, interdisciplinary program covering human rights in their legal, political and philosophical dimensions.
Join us for 2027!
Applications for 2026 are closed now. Applications for 2027 will be accepted between 15 February and 31 May 2027.
Fast Facts:
- Multi-disciplinary approach covering philosophy, law and politics of human rights
- International program taught in English with students coming from over 60 countries so far
- Two-year program: 3 semesters of lectures and seminars, 1 semester of thesis
- Faculty comprised of leading human rights academics and practitioners
- Full-time and part-time options offered
