- Degree
- Master of Laws
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 3 semesters
- Location
- Frankfurt (Oder)
- Deadlines
- February 2027 (Germans and inhabitants)
- February 2027 (EU)
- February 2027 (Non-EU)
- Please enquire
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- International Law
- Jurisprudence, Law
Focus
International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights
Target group
The Master's programme is open to graduates with sufficient background in Law who seek to establish or develop a career in field of human rights or in related fields whether on the governmental or private level, both internationally, regionally or nationally, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and in the military, defence and policing sectors.
Annotation
internships in international and national organisations
Admission requirements
Certificate of academic degree in the subject of Law or equivalent; At least one year of qualified professional experience; English proficiency (IELTS 6.0)
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 23.07.2027
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
The application deadline for the winter semester class is 01.08.2025, at 11:59 pm CET, for non-visa holders and 15.08.2025, at 11:59 pm CET for visa holders.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired
The application deadline for the Winter Semester class is September 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
The application deadline for the Winter Semester 2026-27 class is 01.09.2026, at 11:59 pm. CET, for non-visa holders and 15.08.2025, at 11:59 pm CET for visa holders.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired (Universitywide deadline)
The application and enrolment deadlines for university changes are identical to the application and enrolment deadlines for degree programmes.
Summer semester (2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
Early admission deadline: 01.01.2025, 11:59 pm CET (recommended for students needing a visa for Germany). Regular admissions deadline: 15.02.2027, 11:59 pm CET
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
Early admission deadline: 1 January 2025, 23:59 CET (recommended for students needing a visa for Germany). Regular admissions deadline: 15 February 2026, 23:59 CET
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
Early admission deadline: 01.01.2025, 11:59 pm CET (recommended for students needing a visa for Germany). Regular admissions deadline: 15.02.2027, 11:59 pm CET
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 15.01.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
The application and enrolment deadlines for university changes are identical to the application and enrolment deadlines for degree programmes.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for each selected IHL programme qualification variant (LLM, Diploma, or Certificate) must be paid fully, in advance of starting the programme.
In addition to the respective tuition fees, a standard semester charge (currently approximately EUR 7175) applies for each semester. This administrative charge does not include the cost of a student pass for public transport in Germany
Languages of instruction
Main language
English