Overview

Given the objectives of the Human Rights program at Addis Ababa University, it is expected that the graduates will be highly trained specialist lawyers equipped with up-to-date knowledge and skills in human rights law able to analyze and formulate policy, to undertake high-level professional research, legal practice, teaching and consultancy.

Key features

Graduates are expected to:

design and implement legislative, administrative and other measures necessary for the realization of human rights; enhance the promotion and protection of human rights at national and international levels; and
undertake high level research and conduct teaching at higher education institutions and provide consultancy services.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

African Human Rights System

Human Rights and Development

International Humanitarian Law

Rights of Children

Rights of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Disciplines

International Law

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Letter from the Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA) for the certification of your educational documents.

Two copies of educational documents.

A letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia or from your embassy here in Ethiopia showing the reason for being here.

Application fee: for Undergraduate Program 40USD, for Graduate Program 150USD

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

650 - 1000 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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