Sweden · Master's
Lund University
Master of International Human Rights Law
Lund University
Course Overview
The Master of International Human Rights Law at Lund University — one of Northern Europe's most prestigious universities (founded 1666) — is delivered in partnership with the renowned Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. This two-year, English-taught LLM programme is one of the strongest human-rights law degrees in the world, combining international human-rights and humanitarian law, refugee and migration law, and the practical work of international courts, UN bodies, and NGOs. Lund's proximity to Copenhagen and its global human-rights network give the degree exceptional international reach.
For Sri Lankan law graduates and human-rights professionals, this LLM is a route into international organisations, NGOs, and rights-focused legal practice. Sweden's fees for a top-tier LLM are modest compared with UK/US equivalents, and graduates can stay up to 12 months after study to seek work, with an EU Blue Card / residence-permit pathway. The qualification is highly regarded by the UN system, international tribunals, and human-rights bodies worldwide — and valuable for Sri Lanka's legal, policy, and development sectors.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or a related field with substantial law content, with a good record — a Sri Lankan LLB (Colombo, Peradeniya, Open University, or a UK-affiliated LLB) is competitive.
- check_circle Demonstrated interest in human rights (through study, internships, or work) strengthens the application.
- check_circle A statement of purpose and CV.
- check_circle Academic transcripts assessed for equivalence via the Swedish admissions system (universityadmissions.se).
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 5.5) — Swedish English 6/B standard.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall (min 20 Writing).
- check_circle No Swedish required — the programme is taught fully in English.
- check_circle Waived if your prior degree was taught and assessed entirely in English — most Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium LLB programmes qualify with an MOI letter.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (SEK) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU, 2026) | SEK 150,000 | Rs. 4,500,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Lund) | SEK 110,000 | Rs. 3,300,000 |
| Student Residence Permit & Insurance (per year) | SEK 15,000 | Rs. 450,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | SEK 275,000 | Rs. 8,250,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Sweden allows graduates up to 12 months to seek work after study, with an EU Blue Card / residence-permit pathway to PR. Lund human-rights law graduates work with the UN system, international tribunals, humanitarian and development NGOs, national human-rights institutions, and rights-focused legal practice worldwide — or return to Sri Lanka's legal, policy, and development sectors. The Raoul Wallenberg Institute network is a major career asset for the human-rights field.
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