About the programme

Starting in October 2014, the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg offers a new, interdisciplinary and international master programme in human rights (M.A. Human Rights). The programme encompasses courses on the philosophical, political and legal foundations of human rights as well as special areas of human rights.

The Master in Human Rights is directed by Professor Heiner Bielefeldt, Chair in Human Rights and Human Rights Policy and former UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Professor Markus Krajewski, Chair in Public International Law and PD Dr. Michael Krennerich.