Overview

Quality research concerning the reality of human rights today requires a comprehensive analysis that broadens the knowledge frontiers and addresses the consideration of human rights as an ethical, open and plural expression, configured throughout history as the highest expression of the emancipating project of human beings.

Objectives

The objectives of the Advanced Studies in Human Rights program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid are:

Training new researchers and prepare research teams
Promoting the training of future teachers
Improving the professional, scientific, technical and artistic development of the graduates
Allowing the student's specialization within a scientific, technical, humanistic or artistic field
Providing tools for theoretical analysis of human rights from an interdisciplinary perspective, that is, basic criteria to be applied to practical issues related to rights in different areas

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Human Rights and Fundamental Rights
Jurisprudence and Philosophy of Law
Professional Ethics and Deontology
Bioethics
Equality and Non-Discrimination
International Protection of Human Rights and Vulnerable People
International Organizations, with Special Reference to the UN
Legal Instruments and Processes for Human Rights Protection
Constitutional Justice
International Criminal Law
Transitional Justice
Human Rights and Disability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madrid, Spain

Disciplines

Legal Studies Political Science View 5 other PhDs in Legal Studies in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Law, Political Science, Sociology, History, Humanities, Philosophy or related areas), and a Master's degree or other postgraduate training in legal areas related to human rights (minimum 60 credits).

Selection is based on merit and capacity of the candidates, for which the following aspects are considered:

Academic record of previous studies
Curriculum vitae of the candidate
Proof of level of English or other European languages
Endorsement letters from professors from the University or other institutions or organizations with direct knowledge of the capacity and competence of the candidate
Connection of the thesis project with the lines of research of the Ph.D. Program. The thesis project will be endorsed by a professor from the program
A personal interview with the candidate can be conducted if necessary, with at least one member of the Academic Committee being present

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

780 EUR / year

≈ 780 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

780 EUR / year

≈ 780 EUR / year

Living costs

Madrid

Spain

745 - 1260 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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