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Master's degree in Human Rights

ABOUT THE

Program

The Master in Human Rights of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is based on the training of professionals who will have an impact on the enforcement of rights in a society that tends towards justice, peace and reconciliation among armed groups. For this reason, the professional will develop skills that allow him, from his field of action, the realization of the rights of victims of serious human rights violations. Likewise, he/she will have the necessary skills to facilitate transitional justice processes.

The program is a high-level training space oriented to promote a critical formation around Human Rights, analyzing the national and international normative framework for the defense and active intervention in processes of application and denial in this field.

Qualified registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 016719 dated December 27, 2019, and Resolution No. 015316 dated August 24, 2020, with a validity of 7 years

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DEGREE:

Master in Human Rights

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DURATION:

4 semesters

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MODALITY:

In-person/In Spanish

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LOCATION:

Bucaramanga

APPLICANT

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The candidate for the Master in Human Rights at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is a professional with a national or foreign university degree in human rights, social sciences and related areas. Professionals from other fields of knowledge may also apply to the program, provided that they have a minimum of five years’ experience in teaching or in the defense and promotion of Human Rights.

GRADUATE

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Our graduates stand out for their ability to interact harmoniously, based on their communication skills, with international bodies and multilateral organizations. Likewise, they stand out for their propositions, argumentative and investigative competencies in the promotion and defense of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law. They are professionals who actively intervene in the process of applying strategies aimed at respecting, promoting and defending fundamental rights, with the aim of fostering a democratic culture.

CLASS

Time

 

Thursday and Friday (once a month)

8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Saturday (once a month)

8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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ACADEMIC

Curriculum

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Code:  26702           Credits:  3 – Philosophy and History of Human Rights


Code:  26703           Credits:  3 – International Human Rights Law


Code:  26704           Credits:  3 – International Humanitarian Law


Code:  26705           Credits:  3 – Research Methodology in Human Rights


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Code:  26706           Credits:  3 – Universal Criminal Jurisdiction


Code:  26707           Credits:  2 – Human Rights in Colombia


Code:  26708           Credits:  2 – Truth and Historical Memory


Code:  26709           Credits:  3 – Conflicts and Peace Processes in Colombia


Code:  26710           Credits:  3 – Seminar on Application I


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Code:  26711           Credits:  5 – International Systems of Human Rights Protection


Code:  26712           Credits:  2 – Strategies in Human Rights


Code:  26713           Credits:  3 – Transitional Justice


Code:  26714           Credits:  3 – Seminar on Application II


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Code:  26715           Credits:  3 – Public Policies and Human Rights


Code:  26716           Credits:  2 – Reparation and Human Rights


Code:  26717           Credits:  3 – Human Rights and Forensic Science


Code:  00000           Credits:  0 – Nombre de la asignatura


Code:  26718           Credits:  5 – Thesis


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Code:  26719           Credits:  3 – Constitutional Theory


Code:  26720           Credits:  3 – Human Rights and Gender Issues


Code:  26721           Credits:  3 – Environmental Protection


Code:  26722           Credits:  3 – Pedagogy of Human Rights


OUR

Faculty

KEY

Dates

First
Semester

2024

Bucaramanga

Registration opening

Registration closing

Interview

Admission results

October 30, 2023
April 30, 2024
May 7, 2024
May 14, 2024

Enrollment payment

Enrollment

Classes start

May 19-July 19, 2024
July 22, 2024
July 25, 2024

PROGRAM

Fees

Registration

7 UVT

Tuition fee per semester

3O UVT

Academic fee per semester

135 UVT

The university has a mechanism through which a student’s financial obligations can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.

Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start the registration process”,  you will find the available options.

Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.

Students with a voting certificate from Colombia’s last popular election process may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.

REGISTRATION

Requirements

The documentation is received digitally by e-mail maestriaddhh@uis.edu.co in PDF format.

Note: By clicking on the “Registro” (Registration) button you will find the forms to fill out the documentation requested below.

  1. UIS registration form duly completed and signed.

  2. Resume, in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.

  3. Copy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.

  4. Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.

  1. Copy of the diploma or copy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by an institution of higher education recognized in Colombia.

    Note 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language. The degrees must be validated by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic.

  2. Certificate of the grades obtained in the undergraduate program required by the program, including the weighted average.

    Note 2: In the case of UIS undergraduate graduates, it is not necessary to provide this document.

  3. Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration fee or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.

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School of Law and Political Science

Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 2505

Email: maestriaddhh@uis.edu.co

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Central Campus UIS

Bucaramanga, Santander

Carrera 27 calle 9 

Edificio de Ciencias Humanas II, 9th floor

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Office hours

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.