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By joining the EMA Programme, you are joining a global network of students, alumni and faculty who strongly believe in the power of education as a force for positive change in the world.
How to apply
The call for applications for the academic year 2025/2026 is now open!
Applications are accepted and processed on a rolling basis. Before applying, please carefully read the admission requirements set out in the Call for Applications.
Deadline for both scholarship and self-funded applicants: 2 February 2025
EMA Online Open Day
Join us for a Q&A session on Zoom and learn more about the overall
EMA experience, from application to career pathway
Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 2.30 PM CET
Deadline for non-EU Candidates, EU Candidates, and all candidates who wish to be considered for financial assistance:
Deadline: 12 February 2024
Deadline for EU citizens (Requests for financial assistance will not be considered in this call):
Deadline: 16 April 2024
Candidates should submit their application online at this link, and follow the instructions in the Call for Applications. For further information or any problem concerning the application submission, applicants may contact the EMA Secretariat.
In order to be evaluated, all applications must be accompanied by the following documents:
- Transcript of records and degree diploma
- Curriculum vitae
- 2 reference letters
- Copy of passport picture page
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Receipt of payment of the application fee of €50.00.
Please note that the application is non-refundable in all cases.
Applications are accepted and processed on a rolling basis. Before applying, please carefully read the admission requirements set out in the Call for Applications which explains the formal requirements of the EMA programme and the application and evaluation criteria for interested candidates.
Who can apply?
EMA accepts a maximum of 90 students from EU and non-EU countries each year. Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Hold a university degree of a high standard in a field relevant to human rights, including disciplines in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities, and must have a minimum of 180 ECTS (Bachelor/General Degree).
- Have certified knowledge of English at least at level B2. Accepted certificates are IELTS (min. score 6), TOEFL (min. 80 for the IBT) and Cambridge exams (min. score 160-179), obtained no more than 3 years before the start of the programme.
Applications will be assessed against the following selection criteria:
- Academic ability and background (i.e. university final grade, relevance of the degree and thesis subject)
- Relevant additional academic work, courses or publications
- Relevant practical experience
- Motivation
Fees and scholarships
The tuition fee for the academic year 2025/2026 is €6450,00 (€6300,00 tuition fee + enrolment fee of €150,00) payable in instalments.
The tuition fee covers attendance costs and participation in the field trip, learning materials, the canteen service (on class and exam days), and access to the Global Campus library resources. Travel, visa and accommodation costs during both the first and second semester are the responsibility of student.
Students who have a disability certificate pursuant to Article 3, paragraph 1 or 3 of Italian Law n. 104 of 5 February 1992 issued by an Italian Medical Committee or with civil disability equal to or greater than 66% attested by an Italian Medical Committee are exempt from payment of tuition fees. They are only required to pay the pre-registration fee (Euro 30.00), insurance costs (Euro 6.50) and a tax duty (Euro 16.00).
Scholarships
The Global Campus of Human Rights does not offer full scholarships. However, there are a small number of scholarships available for qualified candidates. Scholarships include a full tuition waiver and a modest stipend of €2,600 as a contribution toward living expenses. This stipend is paid in instalments.
Nine scholarships in total are available for qualified candidates. Two of these scholarships are reserved for qualified candidates who commit to researching issues related to Children’s Rights for their thesis project. Support for these scholarships is provided by the Right Livelihood. A further scholarship is reserved for a qualified candidate who commits to researching the topic of Information Technology and Human Rights. This scholarship has been created in memory of Nicola Tonon who was the IT and Web Marketing Coordinator for the Global Campus for 16 years, and who passed away suddenly in 2022. The remaining six scholarships are open to all qualified candidates regardless of their research interest.
Please note that scholarship recipients are responsible for bearing all additional costs associated with the EMA programme and they should ensure they have sufficient funds available for their studies. Further information on living costs in Venice can be found at this link.
The allocation of scholarships is determined by the EMA Executive Committee on the basis of merit. Candidates who wish to apply for these scholarships should specify it in the online application form, to be submitted by 2 February 2025.