EMA, The European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation
Deadline for EU
and self-funded applicants:
19 April 2021
Deadline for non-EU
and scholarship applicants:
15 Februrary 2021
Welcome
The EMA Team is pleased to welcome you to the EMA Programme, where theoretical human rights insight meets practical experience.
Throughout this year, you will be part of a diverse student group from different academic backgrounds and representing different parts of Europe and the world, together working towards becoming human rights professionals.
As you embark on this exciting and enriching year, we will find useful information on these pages and on our e-learning platform Canvas.
Academic Calendar
Dates | Academic Programme |
July/August 2020 |
Introductory learning materials will be circulated |
15-16 September 2020 |
Arrival in Venice-Lido |
17-18 September 2020 |
Orientation |
21 Sept – 18 Dec 2020 |
Courses and exams |
4 October 2020 |
Graduation and Opening Ceremony |
12-13 December 2020 |
Human Rights Film Festival (student-led) |
19 Dec 2020 – 3 Jan 2021 |
Holiday break |
4-15 January 2021 |
Courses and exams |
18-26 January 2021 (tbc) |
Field trip to Kosovo |
5 February 2021 |
Announcement of overall semester results |
1 Feb – 31 July 2021 |
Second semester in one of the EMA participating universities |
15 July 2021 |
Thesis deadline |
2 October 2021 (tbc) |
Thesis defences |
3 October 2021 (tbc) |
Graduation ceremony |