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University of Twente
Master of Humanitarian Engineering
- Enschede, Netherlands
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
In this two-year, English-taught master’s, you will develop an eye for the needs of underserved and marginalised communities in order to find and adapt technical solutions to suit their needs. Because without awareness of the local context, stakeholders and resources, engineering solutions may fall short of being effective or sustainable. So next to building technological knowhow, you will learn to integrate cultural, social, and economic factors into your design process, ensuring that the technologies are both practical and impactful.


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St Mary's University Twickenham, London
MA Human Trafficking, Migration and Organised Crime
- Twickenham, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This master's programme provides an advanced critical insight into current developments in the study of migration, organised crime and human trafficking. It is unique in offering students the chance to study the main characteristics of modern forms of slavery and human trafficking, causes/roots, impacts, and methods (legal and others) of prevention.


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Caucasus University
Bachelor of International Relation
- Tbilisi, Georgia
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Caucasus School of Governance (CSG) offers state-of-the-art programs in International Relations and Public Administration at both the BA and MA levels, while from 2016 CSG also offers a Ph.D. program in International Relations. At the school, students gain extensive knowledge to become professional civil servants or international relations experts.


Universitatea De Vest Din Timisoara
Master in International Migration and Global Social Change
- Timișoara, Romania
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The International Migration and Global Social Change Master’s program trains specialists with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of migration and social changes in the contemporary world. It equips professionals to analyze the causes, consequences, and policies of migration, and to interpret the social and cultural transformations it brings. The program approaches migration from sociological, political, economic, legal, anthropological, and cultural perspectives.


Instituto Séneca - Centro Internacional de Postgrado
Master's Degree in Migration and Refugee Care
- Madrid, Spain
Master degree
1 year
Distance Learning
Spanish
The Seneca Institute's Master's Degree in Migration and Refugee Care trains professionals capable of responding sensitively and effectively to the complex challenges posed by current migration flows. This comprehensive training program provides care for and integration of migrants and refugees, from a humanitarian, social, and strategic perspective.
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Malmö University
Bachelor in International Migration and Ethnic Relations
- Malmö, Sweden
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor in International Migration and Ethnic Relations programme gives you a solid foundation for a career dealing with migration and diversity-related issues such as asylum law, segregation, discrimination, social cohesion, globalisation, and integration, or for further studies at the Master’s level. Migration, especially its effects on a global scale, has become one of the most fundamental issues concerning societies worldwide. Governments, corporations, politicians, and individuals all over the world try to grasp the possibilities and concerns of increasing mobility on a global scale.


University of London
MA In Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies
- London, United Kingdom
- Online
MA
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
This MA has quickly become one of the largest programs on forced migration anywhere in the world. The programme provides a solid legal, practical, and theoretical understanding of refugee protection and forced migration. You will become more independent in managing and critiquing law, policy, and practice, and also in gathering, organizing, and deploying evidence to form balanced judgments and develop policy recommendations.

Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University (FSV UK)
Master in Migration Studies and New Societies
- Prague, Czech Republic
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This is an exclusive 4EU+ joint-degree program brought to you by the University of Milan, University of Warsaw, and Charles University. Gain a deep understanding of the social and political opportunities and challenges brought on by global and intra-EU migration. You‘ll develop critical skills to analyze complex socio-economic issues and their broader implications. You will engage with a diverse cohort and benefit from an international perspective that will prepare you for a dynamic career in migration policy, research, or advocacy.


Linköping University
MA in Ethnic and Migration Studies
- Norrköping, Sweden
MA
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
Make your commitment matter! You are dedicated to helping to tackle some of the most challenging issues in today’s world. This unique master’s program relates ethnicity and migration to global economic and cultural change, and to systems of domination and resistance movements.


The University of Milan
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Master's Degree in Migration Studies and New Societies
- Milan, Italy
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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This unique joint programme is co-developed within the framework of the 4EU+ European University Alliance by the University of Milan, the Charles University of Prague and the University of Warsaw. It is taught in English and aims to provide students with an understanding of social and political opportunities and challenges posed by global and intra-EU migration. It provides skills to interpret complex political and socio-economic phenomena in a critical way and appraise their normative, social, political and anthropological implications.


Instituto de Ciências Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa
PhD in Migration Studies
- Lisbon, Portugal
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Migration is a phenomenon of increasing relevance in the current world scenario with demographic, economic, social and political implications. The study of this phenomenon thus opens up a wide range of possibilities for action in the most varied domains of the social sciences.


University of San Francisco - College of Arts & Sciences
MA in Migration Studies
- San Francisco, USA
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts in Migration Studies is a two-year, 31-unit program that begins each fall. Come study with experts, network with colleagues, and work with government, nongovernmental organizations, and grassroots organizations. Complete a master’s thesis, applied project, or publishable article that speaks to your interests and career goals.


Instituto Séneca - Centro Internacional de Postgrado
Master in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
- Madrid, Spain
Master degree
Full time, Part time
12 months
Distance Learning
Spanish
The Master's Degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from the Séneca Institute prepares professionals committed to global development and humanitarian action, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate in an increasingly relevant and in-demand sector. This program offers a comprehensive overview of development cooperation and humanitarian aid, covering everything from theoretical foundations to practical project management in real-life scenarios. With an interdisciplinary and professionalizing approach, the master's degree equips professionals to work in NGOs, cooperation agencies, international organizations, and government entities, training experts capable of leading sustainable impact initiatives and responding effectively to crisis and emergency contexts.


Stanford Summer Session
Summer Course: Genocide and Humanitarian Intervention
- Stanford, USA
Summer Course
Full time
8 weeks
On-Campus
English
The course traces the history of genocide in the 20th century and the question of humanitarian intervention to stop it, a topic that has been especially controversial since the end of the Cold War. The pre-1990s discussion begins with the Armenian genocide during the First World War and includes the Holocaust and Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s. Coverage of genocide and humanitarian intervention since the 1990s includes the wars in Bosnia, Rwanda, Kosovo, the Congo, and Sudan. The final session of the course will be devoted to a discussion of the International Criminal Court and the separate criminal tribunals that have been tasked with investigating and punishing the perpetrators of genocide.


Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Master's Degree in International Migration
- Madrid, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
Blended
English
The Master's Degree in International Migration is offered by the University Institute for Migration Studies (taught at the IUEM) and has been an official degree from the Universidad Pontificia Comillas since the 2008-2009 academic year. During this time, the IUEM has prepared highly qualified professionals to develop their professional career in the field of international migration.


University of Manchester
BSc in International Disaster Management & Humanitarian Response
- Manchester, United Kingdom
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Develop knowledge about resilience and recovery relating to current disaster management with a BSc in International Disaster Management & Humanitarian Response.
Learn more about Migration and Humanitarian Studies degree programs
Refugee law, displacement policy, and humanitarian response sit at the center of Migration and Humanitarian Studies, a field for anyone drawn to understanding why people move and how institutions respond. You'll examine forced migration, asylum systems, statelessness, and the ethics of international aid through coursework grounded in real-world cases.
The learning environment fosters analytical independence and a commitment to evidence-based reasoning. Through applied coursework, you'll develop skills in needs assessment, policy analysis, and protection frameworks, learning how to evaluate humanitarian operations and interpret migration data with clarity and precision. Modules may cover border governance, refugee camp management, gender and displacement, and international humanitarian law.
This field suits you if you're motivated by human rights, global policy, or field-based humanitarian work. Career paths include roles with UN agencies, NGOs, government migration authorities, research institutes, and international advocacy organizations. You might work as a protection officer, policy analyst, resettlement coordinator, or humanitarian program manager. Whether you aim for fieldwork or policy research, this area gives you the methods and grounding to engage seriously with global displacement issues.