University of Pretoria Masters Scholarship in South Africa 2026

The LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA) is a prestigious one-year intensive course where 25-30 exceptional individuals spend six months in Pretoria and six months at one of the 12 partner universities all over Africa. They are taught by eminent lecturers in the field of human rights and undergo many practical training exercises. It is the only course of its kind in Africa. Graduates become members of the HRDA Alumni Association whose 663 members are currently active in the full spectrum of human rights work: from grassroots, through civil service, to international organisations including the African Union and the United Nations.

About University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria (UP) was established in 1908 with just four professors and 32 students, in a little house called Kya Rosa. Today, it is one of the largest research universities in South Africa. UP has transformed into a dynamic university community of staff and students who come from a range of diverse backgrounds and cultures showcasing South African and global societies. The University was born from a vision to create a space for quality education and for new ideas to flourish. Over the course of its existence, and through different phases of political power and social change, UP ... continue reading

University of Pretoria Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Pretoria Masters Scholarship

• A limited number of up to 30 students are selected per year.
• Depending on the availability of funding, full-scholarships covering at least tuition, accommodation and official programme activities are covered for up to 25 citizens of Africa.

Students who do not receive scholarships may be admitted as self-funding or partially-self funding students, provided they meet all the minimum admission criteria and provided they guarantee payment of all or at least a significant part of tuition, accommodation and official programme activities, to an amount set by the Centre annually.

University of Pretoria Masters Scholarship Courses

• Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA)

Requirements for University of Pretoria Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Individuals from all African countries are invited to apply for admission to study for the Master’s degree (LLM) in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Pretoria on upnet.up.ac.za to apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Pretoria LLM scholarship webpage.