How to Apply

Who Should Apply?

Students with a commitment to social justice and/or a history of academic or personal involvement with human rights are particularly encouraged to consider IHRE. 

The breadth and depth of the IHRE curriculum, combined with the exposure to human rights issues seen from the African perspectives and in the context of South Africa's recent history, are especially valuable for students preparing to embark on a career in social justice or human rights.

At the same time, we encourage students of all backgrounds to apply.  No previous study of human rights is required.

Students from North American Institutions

Step One - Contact Us

The first step is to fill out the IHRE inquiry form. A member of our team will contact you to further discuss the program and next steps in the application process, and to answer any questions you may have.

Step Two - Learn More About IHRE

We strongly encourage students to read through the information provided in the IHRE student handbook in advance of applying.  It provides very important information on our program policies and procedures and as well as very practical information that can help you in preparing to take part in the IHRE program. 

Please note that the information in this handbook is for informational purposes only as our policies and procedures are subject to change.  You will be provided with a current copy of the handbook once you are accepted in the program.

To access the information in the student handbook you must request the password from us by writing to ihre@bard.edu.

Download Student Handbook (PDF)

Step Three - Apply!

The IHRE program works on the basis of rolling admissions.  As admission into the program is comeptitive, you are encouraged to apply in advance of the annual deadline, which is March 1st. 

Download Application Form (PDF)

Please mail completed applications to the following address:

Institute for International Liberal Education

Bard College

P.O. Box 5000

Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000

Applications can also be sent via e-mail to ihre@bard.edu

Students from Wits and African Institutions

Students enrolled at Wits or enrolled at other African institutions are eligible to participate in IHRE in their second or subsequent year of undergraduate study.

The application deadline for students from Wits and other African institutions is January 29, 2010.

For more information please contact:

Ms. Ayesha Kajee, Program Director
International Human Rights Exchange

Private Bag X3
Wits, 2050, Johannesburg
Gauteng Province
Republic of South Africa
Tel: +27-11-717-4391
Fax: +27-11-717-1059

E-mail: Ayesha.Kajee@wits.ac.za