The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria is an internationally recognised university-based institution combining academic excellence and effective activism to advance human rights, particularly in Africa.
NB: Please take note that the LLM in Trade and Investment in Africa Programme will be hosted the University of the Western Cape in 2026. All application must be submitted at www.uwc.ac.za
Please select the programme/course for which you wish to apply, from the list below:
Applications for 2026: LLM Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA)
Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Last day to apply: 31 July 2025
You will be notified by the end of September 2025 whether your application was successful or not.
All the holders of non-South African Degree Certificates are required to evaluate their qualifications with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).* An asterisk(*) indicates that a field is mandatory.
For any queries, please contact Mr Ntandoyenkosi Moyo, moyo.ntandoyenkosi@up.ac.za
Applications for 2026: LLM Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa (SRRA)
Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Last day to apply: 31 July 2025
You will be notified by the end of September 2025 whether your application was successful or not.
All the holders of non-South African Degree Certificates are required to evaluate their qualifications with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).* An asterisk(*) indicates that a field is mandatory.
For any queries, please contact Ms Rutendo Chinomona rutendo.chinomona@up.ac.za
Applications for 2026: LLM Disability Rights in Africa (DRIA)
Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Last day to apply: 31 July 2025
You will be notified by the end of September 2026 whether your application was successful or not.
All the holders of non-South African Degree Certificates are required to evaluate their qualifications with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
* An asterisk(*) indicates that a field is mandatory.