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Human Rights degrees in Belgium

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Study a Human Rights degree in Belgium in 2025

Human rights as an academic field is the study of the rights, moral principles and norms for human behaviour. These rights are automatically applied to a person because they are a human being. In developed countries, we may see these rights as something we do not need to think about, but increasingly these rights are being threatened. Humans are entitled to these rights regardless of their race, age, sexuality, gender, religion, ethnicity or any other status, and should be applied to every human no matter where in the world they are located or travel to.

During a degree in human rights, you will cover a variety of topics. These might include:

  • International Law and Human Rights
  • The Theoretical Foundations of Human Rights
  • Indigenous and Minority Rights
  • Poverty, Vulnerability and the Global Economy
  • LGBTQI+ Rights

Study in Belgium

Located right in the heart of Europe, Belgium is a multicultural and welcoming country. It has a reputation for its high quality of life, education and healthcare, making it a great choice for any international student looking to study abroad. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities across the country, with many of them offering courses in English, and having many years of experience when it comes to catering for international students.

See our detailed guide to studying in Belgium for international students.

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