Students have the opportunity to meet and to be taught by some of the leading specialists in the areas of international relations, law, philosophy, political science and sociology, while studying in an international environment. The first semester courses will take place in Venice. During the second semester, students will conduct further specialised studies and write a dissertation at one of the participating universities. The programme, being multidisciplinary, begins with preparatory sessions to post-graduate level studies in politics, philosophy, and law. Lectures are in English and some in French.
Attendance is compulsory .
At the end of the semester, an evaluation will be made of the work undertaken by the students at the participating universities. After successfully passing exams and a dissertation, students will be awarded the degree of European M.A. in Human Rights and Democratisation conferred by the University of Padua. Admission Requirements Applicants are required to hold a university degree of a high standard, normally in a field relevant to human rights, including disciplines in law, social sciences, and the humanities. Fluency in English and the ability to understand lectures and read academic texts in French are also required. Schengen visa for study reasons, which they should request from the Italian Embassies in their home countries.