Admission requirements

Master of International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Requirements for admission are:

• a university degree in law or an equivalent qualification
  • a certified copy of the degree(s) in German, English or French must be submitted with the application form

• adequate aptitude in English, both spoken and written, to be able to read academic literature, write academic papers and engage competently in academic discourse; this can be satisfied be
  • a test result of at least 78 in TOEFEL IBT, 210 in TOEFL CBT, 547 TOEFL paper, grade B in the Cambridge Advanced Certificate or a IELTS grade of at least 6; or
  • school education in English of at least four years’ duration; or
  • equivalent proof, e.g. residence in an English-speaking foreign country for a sufficient period; or clear evidence of being a native speaker of English

• a high level of motivation to participate in the programme
  • a statement of motivation must be provided within the application form

• at least one year’s practical professional experience
  • this must be demonstrated by submission of an appropriate certificate or other confirmation of a relevant employer or organisation
  • exemptions from this requirement may be granted by the Examinations Committee

• the support of two independent referees from two different institutions or organisations
  • confidential references must be provided on the form available from the website (see under Applications)

• payment of the tuition fees in accordance with the Fees Regulations of the Viadrina European University.