International Human Rights Law Summer School

Law

Date

July 04 - July 18

Deadline of Application
April 01

Language
English

Target group
Law students

Credits
6 ECTS

Course fee
1450 EUR

Organizing unit

University of Pécs, International Centre

Course Location

University of Pécs, Hungary

Study Program

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The Current Challenges of International Human Rights Law course:

Although essential legal frameworks are in place, current times have brought several significant challenges to the protection of human rights both globally and in Europe. This summer school will address some of the most topical issues in this context, including but not limited to the protection of human rights in armed conflicts, the accession of the EU to the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to asylum versus national security, the human rights implications of AI systems and algorithmic decision-making, etc.

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The dormitory is located in the city centre and you will be placed in two-bedded rooms. There are two rooms per housing unit equipped with private bathroom and kitchen. Address: Pécs, Breuer Marcell sétány 2, 7622

dormitory 2

Program fee: 1450 EUR (for individual payment)

Payment deadline:

Application fee: Secure your place by paying a 100 EUR application fee that will be deducted from your overall program fee of 1450 EUR. You can make your payment through our online application platform (apply.pte.hu)

After you have paid the entire sum of the program fee, you will receive your Letter of Acceptance. The Letter of Acceptance will be needed for your visa application if a visa is required to enter Hungary from your country. (Please visit the website of an Embassy or Consulate of Hungary in your country to get informed whether you will need a visa or not)

The program fee covers: cost of instruction, accommodation, lunch on teaching days, dinners, city tour and social programs.

After the official confirmation of your application, we will send you the details of the online payment.

Applications will open within a week!

You will need the following documents for a valid application:

Verification of Enrollment*
Proof of English language proficiency
Copy of ID card or passport

*The verification of enrollment document is an official document provided by your home university, stating that you are a currently enrolled student. Typically, you can ask your international coordinator how you can obtain it.

English language requirements:

Accepted language test	Minimum result
TOEFL (iBT internet - based)	72 points
IELTS (Overall Band Score)	5.5
Duolingo English Test	105 points
Cambridge ESOL	B2 level
TELC	B2 level
ECL	B2 level
Oxford Online Placement Test	70 points

You do not have to submit an official English test result if one of the following criteria applies to you:

You have a major/minor in English, i.e. the English language is the field of study (studies in English linguistics or literature)
You have continued your high school or undergraduate studies in the English language
You are a native English-speaking applicant (a copy of your passport for proof)

You will get an official confirmation that we have received your application within one week after submitting it.