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Explore Master’s Programmes

Compare human rights master’s programmes from universities around the world.

Master of Science in Human Rights
Featured On-Campus
Master of Science in Human Rights

Binghamton University

United States · Americas 18 months Rolling
Master of Laws in Public International Law (LL.M.)
Featured Fully Online
Master of Laws in Public International Law (LL.M.)

United Nations Institute for Training and Research + Sigmund Freud University Vienna

Austria · Europe 12 months August
Master of Science in Humanitarian Action
Featured Fully Online
United States · Americas 20 months November
Master of Science in Engineering, Sustainability and Health
Featured Fully Online
United States · Americas 20 months March, August, December
LL.M. in Human Rights Advocacy
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LL.M. in Human Rights Advocacy

NOVA School of Law + University Network for Human Rights

Portugal · Europe 12 months March, September, December
Master of Science in Sustainability Management
Featured On-Campus
Master of Science in Sustainability Management

United Nations Institute for Training and Research + Schiller International University

Multiple · Americas 12 months February, October
Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Featured On-Campus
Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy

United Nations Institute for Training and Research + Schiller International University

Multiple · Americas 12 months February, June, October
Master of Science (M.S.) in International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice
Featured Fully Online
Master of Science (M.S.) in International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice

United Nations Institute for Training and Research + Seton Hall University

United States · Americas 12 months Rolling
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Founder’s note Robert Fellner

The need for skilled human rights professionals has never been greater. Yet funding for human rights work is shrinking rapidly. Organizations are under pressure, and competition for opportunities is intense.

Human Rights Careers helps navigate this challenging reality. We make opportunities easier to find, explain how the sector works and provide practical guidance for building a meaningful career.

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