Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratistaion in the Caucasus/ Global Campus Caucasus

Deadline: Stage one: June 26, 2026; Stage Two – August 17, 2026

Open to: The Global Campus Caucasus programme is open to all interested applicants who hold bachelor’s Degree or a Degree equivalent to Bachelor’s. Priority will be given to applicants from post-Soviet states Scholarship: The programme foresees full scholarships for up to 20 students from target countries for 2026/27 academic year. The Scholarship covers tuition fee, travel expenses and provides modest stipend to cover living expenses.

Description

The MA in Human Rights and Democratization in the Caucasus/Global Campus Caucasus is a one-year interdisciplinary graduate programme in the region that provides knowledge and thorough training in the fields of human rights and democratization. The main aim of the programme is to support promotion of democracy, rule of law and good governance, together with strengthening Human rights protection in the region of Post-Soviet States.

The Global Campus Caucasus is implemented by Yerevan State University, Armenia in partnership with Taras Shevchenko National university of Kyiv – Ukraine, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University – Georgia, American University of Central Asia – Kyrgyzstan and Moldova State University – Moldova.

Eligibility

The Global Campus Caucasus programme is open to all interested applicants who hold bachelor’s Degree or a Degree equivalent to Bachelor’s. The applicant shall be fluent in English, have professional and/or research interest in human rights and democratization issues. Academic and/or professional experience in abovementioned fields is an asset. Main target group: applicants from post-Soviet states; a limited number of scholarships is also available to participants from outside of the region.

Scholarship

Global Campus Caucasus programme offers up to 20 scholarships to cover tuition, travel expenses (to/from home country to Armenia, to/from home country to partner country and thesis defense travel), and monthly stipend for 8 months. Scholarships will be provided to resident and non-resident students of the programme.

How to apply?

The Application for the programme should be submitted on line within the indicated periods. Alongside with the Application form, prospective students are required to submit necessary documents for the application package.

Application submission is conducted in two stages. Stage one is open from June 1 to June 26, 2026. Stage two is open from June 29 to August 16, 2024. The periods for evaluation of applications and interviews are July 6-August 17. Interview dates will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

The list of documents includes

Completed Application Form

Recent document photo

A Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)

Scanned copy of passport

Motivation Letter (max 450-600 words)

Scholarship motivation letter (max. 500 words)

Thesis proposal (min. 750-1000 words)

Scanned University Diploma/s and Academic Transcript/s.

Please consult https://regionalmaster.net/application-procedure/ website for more details on admission requirements as the admission procedures for local and international students differ.

For additional information regarding admission, scholarships, modules please consult with the website: www.regionalmaster.net or contact us:

Center for European Studies Yerevan State University

1 A. Manoogian, Yerevan 0025 Armenia

Tel.: +374-(0)60 – 710228

E-mail: [email protected]

The Global Campus Caucasus programme is open to all interested applicants who hold bachelor’s Degree or a Degree equivalent to Bachelor’s. The applicant shall be fluent in English, have professional and/or research interest in human rights and democratization issues. Academic and/or professional experience in abovementioned fields is an asset. Main target group: applicants from post-Soviet states; a limited number of scholarships is also available to participants from outside of the region.

Scholarship

Global Campus Caucasus programme offers up to 20 scholarships to cover tuition, travel expenses (to/from home country to Armenia, to/from home country to partner country and thesis defense travel), and monthly stipend for 8 months. Scholarships will be provided to resident and non-resident students of the programme.

Global Campus Caucasus programme offers up to 20 scholarships to cover tuition, travel expenses (to/from home country to Armenia, to/from home country to partner country and thesis defense travel), and monthly stipend for 8 months. Scholarships will be provided to resident and non-resident students of the programme.

The Application for the programme should be submitted on line within the indicated periods. Alongside with the Application form, prospective students are required to submit necessary documents for the application package. Application submission is conducted in two stages. Stage one is open from June 1 to June 26, 2026. Stage two is open from June 29 to August 16, 2024. The periods for evaluation of applications and interviews are July 6-August 17. Interview dates will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

The list of documents includes

Completed Application Form

Recent document photo

A Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)

Scanned copy of passport

Motivation Letter (max 450-600 words)

Scholarship motivation letter (max. 500 words)

Thesis proposal (min. 750-1000 words)

Scanned University Diploma/s and Academic Transcript/s. Please consult https://regionalmaster.net/application-procedure/ website for more details on admission requirements as the admission procedures for local and international students differ. For additional information regarding admission, scholarships, modules please consult with the website: www.regionalmaster.net or contact us:

Center for European Studies Yerevan State University

1 A. Manoogian, Yerevan 0025 Armenia

Tel.: +374-(0)60 – 710228

E-mail: [email protected]