Application Process

Application procedures and entry requirement compliance (eligibility) tests are managed by the services of the University of Gothenburg.

The admission procedure is carried out by the Joint Admission Committee of the EMHRPP, composed by the conveners and administrative coordinator at Gothenburg on the basis of commonly pre-determined criteria.

The ranking is divided into three parts:

• academic competence (including English proficiency based on an overall assessment of requested documents);

• motivation letter;

• work experience and recommendation letters.

The sum of all three parts can give a maximum of 100 points. Ranking is done taking into account the final score given to each candidate (from the highest to the lowest final score).

Due consideration shall be given to equal opportunity measures capable of promoting the participation of students from disadvantaged groups.

Entry requirements 

To be eligible for the programme you must have the following:

• A first degree equivalent to 180 credits or 180 ECTS from an internationally recognized university or college.

• A minimum of two year’s practitioner experience in the field of human rights. Practitioner experience may include regular employments, internships, and voluntary work. More information about this under FAQ.

• A minimum English language qualification of English B/English 6 at upper secondary level or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example, TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent alternatives as stated in the call for applications each year by the University of Gothenburg. More information about this under FAQ and in the checklist for application.

  Selection criteria

You also need to provide the documents below as they are used in the ranking process carried out by the Joint Admission Committee of the EMHRPP:

• official transcript of records in English;

• motivation letter in English, well structured, and written in clear and concise language, please use the assigned form available below;

• Curriculum Vitae (CV):

• and two letters of recommendation

Read more about this in the checklist for application.

Motivation Letter Template

Please use the application checklist to make sure you upload all required documents for applying to the programme. Checklist for application. The same applicant is only allowed to apply once a year.

If you also are applying for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship, find information and form on the Cost and scholarship page.

Apply to EMHRPP

Key dates

Admission is closed. Next call for admission will open in October 2025 at the earliest (TBC).

Processing personal data

When you apply to the master’s programme, you create an account at the Swedish University Admissions and upload all your documentation there. Read more about how your personal data is processed at the University Admissions website. By applying to an Erasmus mundus programme, the personal data is also processed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Read more about how your personal data is processed by EACEA.