Through a range of fully online learning opportunities, the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights enables professionals worldwide to deepen their expertise and advance their careers in the fields of international humanitarian law, human rights law and international criminal law in situations of armed conflict or transition, including issues related to international responsibility for serious violations.
Our online executive education offers flexible, high-level training that combines academic excellence, practical insights, and connection to the Geneva humanitarian and human rights ecosystem.
The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights is a joint centre of the University of Geneva and the Geneva Graduate Institute, recognized worldwide for its excellence in teaching and research in the fields of international humanitarian law, human rights law and international criminal law in situations of armed conflict or transition, including issues related to international responsibility for serious violations.
Our online Executive Master and short courses bring this academic excellence to professionals wherever they are. Designed specifically for mid-career practitioners and individuals seeking a career shift, our programmes combine rigorous legal training with the flexibility required by demanding professional lives.
Participants benefit from:
- A demanding yet flexible learning experience compatible with full-time work
- Direct access to leading scholars and practitioners through live sessions and discussion forums
- A curriculum grounded in real-world challenges and contemporary practice
- A prestigious qualification from two of Geneva’s foremost academic institutions
- The opportunity to join a global community of professionals working on justice, human rights, and humanitarian issues
Whether to consolidate expertise, gain formal academic recognition, or reorient one’s professional trajectory, studying with the Geneva Academy offers a unique opportunity to connect with the values and knowledge of International Geneva from anywhere in the world.
Our online Executive Master and short courses are designed for professionals who wish to strengthen their expertise, gain formal academic recognition, and expand their career horizons in the fields of international humanitarian law and human rights law in situations of armed conflict or transition, including issues related to international responsibility for serious violations.
The Executive Master – MAS in International Law in Armed Conflict (60 ECTS) provides a prestigious university diploma jointly awarded by the University of Geneva and the Geneva Graduate Institute. It constitutes a recognized academic qualification that enhances professional profiles and supports advancement within international organizations, government institutions, and non-governmental sectors.
Our online short courses allow participants to deepen their understanding of specific themes and current challenges in international law. They are an ideal option for professionals seeking targeted, flexible learning that can immediately strengthen their work and open new perspectives — whether to advance within their current role or to explore a change in career path towards the humanitarian, human rights, or international justice sectors.
Participants and alumni of these programmes can be found across the globe, working for:
- International organizations such as the ICRC, UNHCR, OHCHR, IOM or UNIDIR
- NGOs promoting humanitarian action, human rights, peace, and justice
- Ministries of foreign affairs, justice, and defence
- Entities such as the International Criminal Court or the Council of Europe
- Research centres and universities
These programmes combine academic excellence with professional relevance, offering not only solid credentials but also an opportunity to join a diverse community of peers and experts committed to advancing justice, human dignity, and the rule of law.
Our teaching combines academic depth with professional relevance. Courses are delivered by world-renowned academics and seasoned practitioners who bring together theory, case-based learning, and real-world perspectives.
Interactive seminars, expert panels, and online discussions foster a dynamic learning environment and create lasting professional and academic connections.
If I were to use a metaphor, I would say the Executive Master gave me high-quality lenses or a comprehensive dictionary to better analyse and understand the interconnectedness of various fields of international law.
Rubina Paparelli
Head of Syria Support, International Committee of the Red Cross