EU Master's Program in Human Rights and Democratization
Program Overview
The European Master's Program in Human Rights and Democratization (EMA) is one of the eight regional master's programs organized by the Global Campus of Human Rights.
EMA is a one-year, full-time interdisciplinary program that reflects the indivisible links between human rights, democracy, peace, and development. It offers an action- and policy-oriented approach to learning about international relations, law, philosophy, history, and anthropology of human rights.
While studying in a multicultural environment, students have the opportunity to meet and receive instruction from leading academics representing the 43 EMA participating universities, as well as representatives of international organizations (including the European Union, the United Nations, and the Council of Europe), NGO experts, and activists and human rights defenders.
The EMA is both a residential and an exchange program, structured into two semesters. Students spend their first semester (September to January) at the Global Campus of Human Rights headquarters in Venice. They spend their second semester in a participating host university, where they follow courses and prepare a research thesis.
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- Masters
- Human Rights Advocacy
Updated Jan 2, 2026
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Locations
- Venice, Italy
Fields & Subjects
- Human Rights Advocacy
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Independent living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Transcript
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
21-35
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Is attendance mandatory?
Yes. Attendance is compulsory and monitored daily. A maximum of seven absences from mandatory classes during the first semester is acceptable where legitimate reasons justify such absences.
Do I need to buy textbooks and other reading materials?
The EMA program provides you with the necessary reading materials via its e-learning platform Blackboard.
Will I be assigned to a second semester university or can I choose?
It is a combination of both. The allocation is made based on your thesis proposal and the university you have chosen. You can apply to six participating universities with your thesis proposal. These universities then evaluate whether suitable supervision is available for the thesis topic. The EMA Team and the governing bodies finalize the allocation based on your choice and university feedback.
Is EMA an MA or LLM program?
The EMA is an interdisciplinary program that enables students to explore human rights from various academic perspectives. It is not a strictly legal or LLM program. Moreover, the national equivalent value attributed to the EMA Joint Degree varies among the Inner Circle Universities conferring the diploma.
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