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.

Please select the programme/course for which you wish to apply, from the list below:

Applications for 2025: LLM/MPhil Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA)

Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Last day to apply: 31 July 2024

You will be notified by the end of September 2023 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 Rotondwa Mashige, rotondwa.mashige@up.ac.za

Applications for 2025: LLM International Trade and Investment Law in Africa (TILA) 

Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa 

Last day to apply: 31 July 2024 

You will be notified by the end of September 2024 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. 

Applications for 2025: LLM/MPhil Disability Rights in Africa (DRIA)
Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Last day to apply: 31 July 2024
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. 

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