Master Scholarships in Law from Geneva Academy in Switzerland 2023
Applicant criteria
- 7 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Geneva Academy is offering Scholarships programmes in international humanitarian law (IHL). It focuses primarily on all rules applicable to armed conflicts, and their interaction and promotes both academic excellence and independent critical thinking.
Benefits
They offer Full and Partial scholarship:
- Partial scholarships cover tuition fees.
- Full scholarships cover tuition fees and living expenses in Geneva for 10 months.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must have:
- A full degree in law; a demonstrable interest in IHL and HR (i.e. internships, summer school, conferences attended, etc.).
- A good background in public international law.
- A sound command of English.
- A passive knowledge of French is an asset.
About the University of Geneva:
The University of Geneva is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin as a theological seminary and law school. It remained focused on theology until the 17th century when it became a center for Enlightenment scholarship. In 1873, it dropped its religious affiliations and became officially secular. Today, the university is the third-largest university in Switzerland by number of students. In 2009, the University of Geneva celebrated the 450th anniversary of its founding. Almost 40% of the students come from foreign countries.
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