Overview

The International Law and Human Rights is offered through The Hebrew University of Jerusalem curriculum is taught by top Hebrew University scholars and practitioners. The studies take place in Jerusalem, one of the world’s most complex conflict zones with ongoing human rights challenges, which gives students a unique perspective to the issues being examined.

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Moreover, the diversity of the student body – which includes Israelis, Palestinians and international students, each with their own ideas and beliefs – brings further depth and context to the program and encourages thought-provoking class discussions.

Advocating and protecting human rights, especially those of people who have been forced to flee from their homes, requires a broad range of skill sets and a profound knowledge of international law, as well as of local legislation and judicial systems in the countries of origin and host countries.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Regulation of Trade and Investment

International Criminal Law

Laws of War

Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights

International Law Workshop

Transitional Justice Colloquium: Comparative, Jurisprudential and Regional Perspectives

Workshop In Public Law And Human Rights

The Role of International Law in Resolving the Middle-East Conflict

Non-state Actors in International Law

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jerusalem, Israel

Disciplines

International Law Legal Studies View 4 other Masters in International Law in Israel

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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95

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General requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an internationally accredited university with a minimum 85 average (B) or equivalent, demonstrated English proficiency (see below), letters of recommendations, and an academic writing sample.

Candidates who did not previously study at an educational institution where the language of instruction is English must submit an official test score by one or more of the following exams:

minimum TOEFL score of 95 on the Internet-based test

minimum IELTS score of 7

minimum Psychometric English subsection / Amiram exam score of 134

minimum Amir exam score of 234

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16000 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

16000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16000 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Jerusalem

3622 - 5916 ILS /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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