International Human Rights Law Summer School for Law Students – University of Pécs, Hungary

Are you looking for meaningful 2- or 4-week Summer School opportunities that combine academic excellence, international experience, and affordability in the heart of Europe?

 Are you passionate about international law, human rights, and global justice?

Would you like to earn ECTS credits while studying in an international environment in the heart of Europe?

 

Join our International Human Rights Law Summer School 2026 at the University of Pécs, Hungary, a program created exclusively for law students.

 

About the Program

 

The International Human Rights Law Summer School offers law students the chance to deepen their understanding of international and EU human rights frameworks, humanitarian protection, and legal advocacy, all in a truly international academic environment.

 

Program Options:

 

2-week program:

• International Human Rights Law Summer School, July 4–18, 2026 | €1,450 | 6 ECTS
• Gain insight into major international human rights issues, EU human rights law, and humanitarian protection.
• Detailed schedule: https://summerschool.pte.hu/programs/international-human-rights-law-summer-school

 

4-week program:

• International Human Rights Program & Debate Academy, July 4–August 2, 2026 | €2,500 | 12 ECTS
• Explore key issues of human rights protection and EU law while strengthening your advocacy skills through the Debate Academy, an interactive program that develops public speaking, persuasion, and real-world argumentation under the guidance of top international trainers.
• Detailed schedule: https://summerschool.pte.hu/programs/4-week-long-summer-program-2-modules

 

Both programs are taught by leading scholars and practitioners, featuring interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on knowledge. The Debate Academy is led by internationally renowned Croatian debate trainers.

 

Program Fee Includes:

 Tuition and study materials

 Dormitory accommodation

 Lunch on teaching days + two dinners per week

 Exciting and enjoyable cultural and social activities: Intercultural Evening, Quiz Night, wine tasting, dragon boat race, sightseeing and more!

 

Watch our 2025 highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPfokv5CvEQ

 

For more info:

https://summerschool.pte.hu/programs/international-human-rights-law-summer-school

 

https://summerschool.pte.hu/programs/4-week-long-summer-program-2-modules

 

Follow us on Instagram at: @pecssummerschool

 

The Pécs Summer School Program was founded in 2016 with the aim of organizing an increasing number of summer schools each year. 

In 2026, we are planning to host 150 students from all across the world, studying a wide range of disciplines in our two- and four-week summer programs. 

Participants will attend very enjoyable social and cultural programs together, offering a unique intercultural student experience in one of Central Europe’s most beautiful cities, the 2,000-year-old city of Pécs.