The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights offers two specialized one-year LLM–Master of Advanced Studies programmes: the LLM-MAS in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, and the LLM-MAS in International Crimes, Justice, and Human Rights. Jointly established by the Law Faculty of the University of Geneva and the Geneva Graduate Institute, these world-leading programmes combine rigorous legal education, individualized supervision, and hands-on professional experience right in the heart of Geneva.

SUMMARY

• Host Country: Switzerland
• Host Organizer: Geneva Academy
• Degree Level: Master (LLM – MAS)
• Deadline: January 16, 2027 (for scholarship applications)

BENEFITS

• Full Scholarship: Covers tuition fees (CHF 18,000) and living expenses in Geneva for ten months.
• Partial Scholarship: Covers the tuition fees.

ELIGIBILITY

• Hold a full law degree (or another degree with a significant amount of training in public international law, humanitarian law, etc.).
• Demonstrate a strong academic record and a clear interest in the program’s subject matter.
• Possess a strong command of English (proven via a recognized test like TOEFL or IELTS, unless exempt). A passive knowledge of French is considered an asset.
• For the scholarship specifically, applicants must provide proof of their current income and family financial situation.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A CV
• A personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• Language certificates
• Financial proof

HOW TO APPLY

• Download the Guidelines: Before starting, download and carefully read the specific Application Guidelines for your chosen programme. These guidelines contain mandatory interactive documents (regarding your career plan, awards, and grants) that must be downloaded, completed, and uploaded to the portal. Your application cannot be submitted without them.
• Complete Scholarship Forms: If applying for a full or partial scholarship, you must fill out the dedicated scholarship document found within the guidelines and upload it alongside your financial proof (such as income and bank statements for both yourself and your family).
• Submit the Online Application: Fill out the form on the admission portal and upload all required materials, including your CV, a personal statement (maximum 2 pages), two recommendation letters, a copy of your passport, and recognized English language test certificates (minimum C1 level).
• Pay the Admission Fee: Within one week following your submission, you must pay a non-refundable admission fee of CHF 100 via the Flywire platform. To ensure your payment is successfully verified, you must enter the exact name of your chosen programme (LLM – MAS in IHL and HR or LLM – MAS in Inter crimes, justice and HR) in the "Student ID" field.

Please visit HERE to apply.