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General Admissions Information
IHRE welcomes students from North America, South Africa, and students from institutions elsewhere around the world. Admissions procedures vary depending on where students are currently enrolled in school. Please be sure to follow the appropriate guidelines for your situation.
Students from North American Institutions
All students currently enrolled at a college or university in North America, irregardless of their country of origin, must apply and enroll in the IHRE program via Bard College.
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate students at North American colleges and universities who are in good academic and behavioral standing are invited to apply. Applicants are typically second-, third-, and fourth-year students. Under certain circumstances, independent students and recent graduates may also be eligible to apply.
Students with a commitment to social justice and/or a history of academic or personal involvement with human rights issues are particularly encouraged to apply. At the same time, we encourage students of all backgrounds to apply. No previous study of human rights is required.
Application Deadline
Our application deadlines are as follows:
| March 1st |
Fall Semester |
| October 15th |
Spring Semester |
Applications are process on a rolling basis and must be completed and received by the application deadline.
As space is limited we encourage students to apply in advance of our deadlines.
How to Apply
For more information on how to apply, please click here.
Students from Wits and Outside of North America
Students currently enrolled at institutions outside of North America -- including students enrolled at the University of the Witwatersrand -- must apply to IHRE through the IHRE office in South Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
Please contact the IHRE office in South Africa to obtain more information.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for students from Wits, other African institutions, and students enrolled in institutions outside of North America is November 30, 2011.
How to Apply
For more information please contact:
Elanza ya-Nakamhela
c/o International Human Rights Exchange
University of the Witwatersrand
Tel: +27-11-717-4391
Fax: +27-11-717-1059
E-mail: elanza.nakamhela@wits.ac.za
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