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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. 008306 dated April 25, 2025 with a validity of 7 years.
- SNIES 102080: In-person | Bucaramanga, Santander
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DEGREE:
Master in Human Rights
DURATION:
4 semesters
MODALITY:
In-person/In Spanish
LOCATION:
Bucaramanga
APPLICANT
Profile
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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
Profile
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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
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Thursday and Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday:
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
OUR
Accreditations
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High-Quality Accreditation: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 008306 dated April 22, 2025 with a validity of 6 years.
All about
our program
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
Bucaramanga
Start of Enrollment
Enrollment Deadline
Knowledge Exam
Interview
Results Announcement
November 1, 2024
April 30, 2025
May 7, 2025
May 8, 2025
May 15, 2025
Tuition Invoice Issuance
Tuition Payment Deadline
Tuition Legalization
Start of Classes
May 19, 2025
July 18, 2025
July 21, 2025
July 24, 2025
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.
UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
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.
Copy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
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.
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.
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
Central Campus UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander
Carrera 27 calle 9
Edificio de Ciencias Humanas II, 9th floor
Office hours
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.