The LLM in International Human Rights Law at the Lund University is a full-time 2 Years Postgraduate program in the field of Law. Delivered at the University's Lund Campus campus in Lund, Sweden, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of SEK 310,000 Starting each August, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The Lund University offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the Sweden through this program.
Course Highlights
The Master's Programme in International Human Rights Law comprises 120 Higher Education credits at the second cycle and is offered by the Faculty of Law in cooperation with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law.
In the course of the programme the students will develop a profound body of knowledge in international human rights law. At its end, students will master the intricate system of the international protection for human rights and the preconditions under which rights function at an international and a national level.
Focus will be on the primary law and the institutional superstructure from theoretical as well as implementation-oriented perspectives. The place of human rights in international law as well as in legal theory will be explored as well. The programme is dedicated to excellence in scholarship.
Course Modules
Learning Structure
The studies on the programme begin with compulsory courses on international law and on human rights law. This part is common to all students. During the second period of the second term and the first period of the third term, students will choose elective courses. The remainder of the programme in the third and the fourth term is compulsory and common for all students.
Entry Requirements
- A 3-year Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
Listening
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Documentary Evidence List
- Bachelor's Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL)
- Motivation Letter/ SOP
- 2 Recommendation Letters
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
- Passport Copy
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 18 November 2025.