Advance Your Career: Columbia University's Human Rights Studies M.A.

Columbia University has a unique international reputation for human rights education and research, earned through decades of highly respected training of human rights professionals and a commitment to the interdisciplinary study and practice of human rights. As a focal point for the study of human rights at Columbia, the Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) is committed to providing exceptional education programs that draw on these strengths. 

The Human Rights Studies M.A. is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the academic study of human rights theory and practice. Students take human rights courses offered by ISHR as well as other departments and schools at Columbia University. The 30-credit degree program can be completed full-time or part-time. Detailed information about the degree structure can be found on the HRSMA Degree Requirements page. 

Students interested in applying to the program are also encouraged to review the information on the HRSMA Prospective Students page. We also encourage you to explore the prospective student booklet to hear from our students, alumni, and faculty. Specific questions about the program that are not addressed on the website may be directed to humanrightsma@columbia.edu. 

TO APPLY: Detailed information regarding the application requirements and deadlines for the program are available here.