Master of Advanced Studies

Geneva Academy 2024-2025

The Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (MTJ) is a one-year full-time postgraduate degree designed for highly qualified and open-minded candidates interested in acquiring high-level academic education and practice in the field of transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law. One of the very few programs on this subject worldwide, its cross-disciplinary approach combines legal, political, historical, anthropological, philosophical and field perspectives and promotes both academic excellence and independent critical thinking. Besides core courses that provide a firm grounding in the central theoretical and practical transitional justice issues, the program allows students to tailor their studies to their particular interests via optional courses, internships, participation in a moot court and a series of extracurricular activities. Throughout the year, students have access to a prestigious faculty composed of leading academics and renowned experts and practitioners working for international organizations and NGOs who are in touch with the latest developments and debates.
Scholarship Summary
Host country: Switzerland
Host University: Geneva Academy
Scholarship Coverage: Full funded scholarship
Degree: Master
Gender(s): Female
Age: not specified
Commitment of time: Full time
Deadline: 26, January 2024

Documentation Requirements

All the documents required are specified in the online application form and have to be attached to your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please do not send original documents, as all submitted materials become the property of the Geneva Academy upon receipt. Documents cannot be returned to the applicant nor forwarded to other schools or agencies.

You will need to bring your original diplomas and transcripts to Geneva if you submit non-certified copies with your application.

The documents you have to provide with your application are:

  • Your curriculum vita
  • A personal statement explaining your interest in and potential contribution to the programme (1–3 pages)
  • Two letters of recommendation – no specific format is required
  • Certified copies of relevant degrees and diplomas (with an officially certified translation when not in english, french, german, italian or spanish) – if copies are not certified, you will need to present the original documents upon your arrival in geneva
  • Certified copies of official records of university examinations taken and grades obtained (with an officially certified translation when not in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish) – if copies are not certified, you will need to present the original documents upon your arrival in Geneva.
  • If you are currently enrolled in a university program, an attestation by the relevant university of your current enrollment with an official record of the latest university examinations taken and grades obtained.
  • language tests – TOEFL. IELTS, DAlF – or verification of language skills (the Geneva academy does not have an attributed code; please do not use the university of Geneva code, nor the graduate institute code)
  • A colour copy of your passport

If you apply for a full scholarship, you will also have to provide the following documents:

  • Proof of your current income (e.g. Salary statement, bank statement, tax declaration, employer’s letter) – if such proof is not available, please explain why.
  • Proof of your family’s financial situation (e.g. Salary statement, bank statement) – if such proof is not available, please explain why.
  • Proof, if applicable, of any financial support you currently receive (e.g. Letter from parents, sponsors, scholarship donor)

Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you have all the requested documents ready before starting your application.

Scholarship benefits

The tuition fee for the Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (MTJ) is to 18,000 Swiss Francs.

We offer a limited number of full scholarships that cover tuition fees and living expenses in Geneva for 10 months. You can refer to the scholarship section for details about eligibility and application.

How to apply

You can apply for the Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (MTJ) via a straightforward, online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Please read the information in this section carefully before starting an application, as it will help ensure a quick and smooth application process.

Two application tracks

There are two tracks through which you can apply:

Please note that you must choose one track or the other. If you apply through both, your application will be considered under the non-scholarship track. Successful applicants who applied without requesting a scholarship cannot subsequently be considered for a scholarship.

Four simple steps

The online application is divided into the following four steps:

  1. Decide whether apply (1) without a scholarship, (2) with a full scholarship
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Attach the required documents
  4. Submit your application.
  5. Pay the 100 Swiss Francs application fees (see below)

Retrieving your information

If you do not complete your application form in one go you have the following two options:

  1. A cookie will allow you to retrieve all the information you have provided, only if (1) you work from the same computer; (2) you haven’t refused the use of cookies when accessing the Geneva Academy website for the first time; (3) you haven’t refused cookies by adjusting the settings of your web browser.
  2. You can copy and paste or bookmark the URL found at the bottom of the online application form. When you paste this URL into your web browser you will retrieve all the information you have entered on the form, even if you are working from a different computer.

Technical issues

This document provides information about the technical issue to take into when applying online. It also proposes some solutions if you encounter problems.

Confidentiality

The information you provide in the application form will be treated in the strictest confidence and will only be used by the Admissions Committee, scholarship donors and our parent organizations, the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies. You can consult our Privacy Policy for more information.

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