Since its creation in 2007, the LLM–Master of Advanced Studies in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights has been the Geneva Academy’s flagship programme. Building on the legacy of the former CUDIH master’s degree, it offers a holistic and comprehensive approach to the law applicable in armed conflicts and other situations of violence.

This one-year, full-time programme (60 ECTS) provides an in-depth understanding not only of international humanitarian law, but also of all other branches of international law that regulate conflict and its aftermath — human rights law, refugee law, and international criminal law — all grounded in the key concepts and institutions of public international law.

Through rigorous teaching, interactive tutorials, and direct engagement with Geneva’s international institutions, students acquire both solid theoretical grounding and the practical skills required to address the legal and humanitarian challenges of today’s armed conflicts.

The LLM–Master of Advanced Studies in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights is a one-year,



full-time postgraduate programme (60 ECTS) that provides one of the most comprehensive legal perspectives on the regulation of armed conflict available today.

Designed for law graduates who wish to deepen their expertise, it explores the interplay between international humanitarian law, human rights law, refugee law, and international criminal law, within the broader framework of public international law.

Guided by leading academics and experienced practitioners, students engage directly with international institutions based in Geneva – including the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and numerous NGOs – gaining unique insight into how international law functions in practice.

The tuition fee for this programme is CHF 18,000. Information on payment modalities and deadlines is provided to admitted candidates

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