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Welcome to the Online International Winter University Gießen

The 2025 edition of the online IWU will focus on “International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and Environmental Protection". The programme takes place 2nd to 11th January 2025. For the Curriculum Outline and more information regarding the timeline, see "Schedule" page. For information on the application process see "Application" page. The application period is open from 1st September to 30th of October 2024

The Faculty of Law at Justus Liebig University Giessen is looking forward to host students from all over the world for the 4th International Online Winter University in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law. The International Winter University offers an in-depth approach to current challenges faced in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law.

Each year the Winter University offers you a foundation in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law before discussing the major debates and challenges that are currently found in these fields of law. This will primarily focus on those issues that are present in both fields of law and consider how similar issues are approached differently. Allowing you to appreciate the differences between International Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law and how both these fields of law, in different manners, seek to protect individuals. The program combines high-quality teaching by excellent lecturers and practitioners from all over the world.

The 2024 International Winter University took place from the 4th of January until 13th of January 2024 and focused on International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in the Digital Age. Discussed subjects included: The Right to Privacy and Data Protection, Freedom of Expression and Social Media, Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems, Cyber Operations and Cyber Warfare, and more.
Credits

 

ECTS

 

Non-US participants will be awarded 6 ECTS credits. The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System [ECTS] is a student-centered system based on the workload required to achieve the objectives of a course. The organization's aim is to facilitate student mobility and therefore simplifies the process of credit transfer. The system is based on the assumption that 60 credits equals the workload of a full-time student during one academic year. The student workload of a full-time study program in Europe approximately amounts to 40 weeks per year and in this case one credit stands for 24 to 30 working hours. For more information on ECTS please visit the homepage of the European Union.

Please note: ECTS credits will only be awarded upon passed examinations.

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Application Form IWU 2022

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Application 2023

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Spend your Winter gaining knowledge

Important Information for Online Winter University 2023

2 January - 13 January 2023

Our new application form you can find under "Application".
If you have any questions concerning the online version, do not hesitate to write a mail to:

Still remember: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all information on our website is subject to change. We will always post the latest updates on our website.

 

SPEND YOUR WINTER GAINING KNOWLEDGE

The Faculty of Law at Justus Liebig University Giessen are looking forward to host students from all over the world for the 2nd International Online Winter University in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law. The International Winter University  offers an in-depth approach to current challenges faced in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law.

 

Each year the Winter University offers you a foundation in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law before discussing the major debates and challenges that are currently found in these fields of law. This will primarily focus on those issues that are present in both fields of law and consider how similar issues are approached differently. Allowing you to appreciate the differences between International Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law and how both these fields of law, in different manners, seek to protect individuals. The program combines high-quality teaching by excellent lecturers and practitioners from all over the world.

This year the International Winter University takes place 2 January until 13 January 2023 and will focus on gender-issues. Subjects that will be discussed in this context include: reproductive rights, gender-based violence, gender in international criminal law and more.

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Program Outlines

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Credits

 

ECTS

 

Non-US participants will be awarded 6 ECTS credits. The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System [ECTS] is a student-centered system based on the workload required to achieve the objectives of a course. The organization's aim is to facilitate student mobility and therefore simplifies the process of credit transfer. The system is based on the assumption that 60 credits equals the workload of a full-time student during one academic year. The student workload of a full-time study program in Europe approximately amounts to 40 weeks per year and in this case one credit stands for 24 to 30 working hours. For more information on ECTS please visit the homepage of the European Union.

Please note: ECTS credits will only be awarded upon passed examinations.

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Schedule

The next edition of the IWU will focus on "International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and Environmental Protection" AND will take place from 02.01.2025-11.01.2025. The curriculum outline can be found here .

You can find the Curriculum Outline of the past edition of the Online Winter University 2024 “International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in the Digital Age", taking place 04.01.2024-13.01.2024 here .

Please note, that changes to the program are still possible and that all lectures take place through the Zoom platform.

First week: Introduction to International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law

Time

Thursday

January 2

Friday

January 3

Saturday

January 4

3:00 pm -  4:30 pm (Berlin)

8:00 am - 9:30 am (Wisconsin)

Opening Ceremony

The Sources of International Human Rights Law: Treaties and Beyond

Dr. León Castellanos-Jankiewicz

Introduction to International Humanitarian Law: Conflict Classification

Farnaz Dezfouli Asl

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Berlin)

10:00 am - 11:30 am (Wisconsin)

Introduction to Public International Law (PIL)

Prof. Dr. T hilo Marauhn

The Sources of International Humanitarian Law: Treaties and Beyond

Sabrina Rewald

Introducing Civil and Political Rights, and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Dr. Omar Fassatoui

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Berlin)

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (Wisconsin)

International Enviromental Law and Other Branches of PIL

Dr. Philippe Cullet

Second week: Protection of Enviroment: Contemporary Challenges

Time

Monday

January 6

Tuesday

January 7

Wednesday

January 8

Thursday

January 9

Friday

January 1o

Saturday

January 11

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (Berlin)

8:00 am - 9:30 am (Wisconsin)

Conduct of Hostilities

Farnaz Dezfouli Asl

Environmental Protection in Armed Conflict

Vaios Koutroulis

Animal Rights and Protection of Animals in Armed Conflict

Sannimari Veini

Common Heritage of Mankind

Prof. Dr. Edwin Egede

Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Protection

Dr. Ayşe-Martina Böhringer

Strategic Litigation and Environmental Protection

Vera Strobel

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Berlin)

10:00 am - 11:30 am (Wisconsin)

Environmental Protection: Role of Regional Human Rights Courts and International Courts

Prof. Benoit Mayer

Protection of Environment: Specific Weapons

J ohanna Trittenbach

Environmental Justice for Future Generations

Alessandro Drigo

Introduction to Space Law

Sannimari Veini

Right to a Healthy Environment

Farah Bouquelle, Prof. Dr. Hendrik Schoukens

International Criminal law and the Protection of Environment

Jelena Plamenac

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Berlin)

12:00 am - 1:30 pm (Wisconsin)

Closing Ceremony

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Full Registration Process

Below you will get an overview about the whole application procedure divided into steps for regular as well as partial scholarship applicants. Please check by yourself in which step you're at the moment.

If you are applying through the Hessen-Exchange Program, please contact your home university for further information about the application process.

1st Step - Application  

The application period for the 2025 IWU will be open from 1st of September to 24th of November 2024. The selected candidates will be informed of the decision by late November. 

The IWU reserves the right to choose the candidates on a first come first serve basis. The interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. 

Please note that only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For questions and inquiries, you can refer to the information on our website. Calls or email inquiries are not possible. 

To apply for the online International Winter University, please send us the following documents:

  • Application form
  • Updated CV
  • Certificate of proficiency in the English language ★ (Obligatory for non-native speakers)
  • Motivation letter 
  • Transcript of records 

★ International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), completion of an academic degree, course or university degree in English, exchange period or English course in an English speaking environment, etc. 

★ Please note that high school diplomas are NOT valid evidence of proficiency in English for the purpose of the selection criteria. (Excluding the case in which you have completed the entirety of your high school studies in English) 

Selection Criteria:

The IWU selection committee reserves the right to review and make decisions on the selection of applicants based on the below criteria:

  • Academic qualifications 
  • Previous knowledge and proven interest in International Law particularly on IHL and IHRL
  • Excellent English proficiency 
  • Geographical balance 
  • Relevant practical experience in the areas of IHL and IHRL is considered an advantage 

★★ IWU believes in diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IWU does not discriminate on the basis of: disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual orientation or other similar grounds.★★

Submit your application at 

 

2nd Step - Acceptance and Payment

After you got accepted for the programme you have to transfer the full fee of 900,- Euro (which includes 250,- Euro Service Fee and 650,- Euro Programme Fee) to our University Bank account within 14 calendar days. You will receive more detailed payment instructions together with the acceptance email.

Please note that transfer fees have to be paid by the participant. As bank transfers may take some time, a proof of payment (e.g. by sending a faxed or scanned copy of the money transfer form) will be highly appreciated.

Please note:

Payments are only accepted by bank transfer, and the participants have to bear the cost of extra transfer fees if any. 

Cancellation Policy 

If you registered for the International Winter University program at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, please notice the following Terms and Conditions:

  • If you got accepted for a particular program and also accepted the offer, you need to pay a service fee of 250 €. This service fee will not be refunded under any conditions.
  • The date of a rescission during the particular year will influence the refunded amount of the already payed program fee. (until 31st October: 100%, until 30th November: 75%, until 15th December: 50%, until 31st December: 25%)
  • No refunds will be issued after the 31th December.
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Fees/Scholarships

 

International Students without a scholarship

Application Fee

250 Euro
Program Fee 650 Euro
Courses inclusive: course materials, supplementary reading list online
Credits 6 ECTS credits

Total Costs

900 Euro

Scholarships

Information on the possibly available scholarships for Winter University 2024/25 will be updated on this page as soon as possible. 

There might be the possibility to offer partial scholarships for Students, who want to participate in the International Winter University.

How to apply for a scholarship?

If you state that you wish to apply for financial subsidies in our Application Form, you need to attach the following additional documents to your application:

  • One letter of reference from one of your lecturers (written in the English language)
  • A thorough letter of motivation including your reasons to apply for the course and stating your personal financial neediness.
  • Transcripts of Records showing us your academic achievements (optional)
  • A certificate of your proficiency in the English language (for non-native speakers)

What do we take into consideration?

  • Individual students’ motivation for their participation in our International Winter University
  • Students’ academic excellence
  • Students’ financial needs
  • Diversity in the composition of the Winter University group

What is covered by a scholarship?

A scholarship will partially reduce the total fee. The sum is set individually since it depends on the individual application and the available funds, which vary yearly. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide scholarships, which waive the complete program fee

 

Tuition Waivers for Students of JLU Giessen Partner Universities

Students enrolled at the Universities participating in the Hessen-Exchange program and applying to this program through the Hessen-Exchange Program will receive a waiver from the State of Hessen for the costs of the program. Please contact your home University to receive more information on how to apply and on the exchange fees for participating in this program. More information can be found here: https://wissenschaft.hessen.de/studieren/internationales/international-winter-universities 

 

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Cancellation Policy

If you registered for the International Winter University program at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, please notice the following Terms and Conditions:

  • If you got accepted for a particular program and also accepted the offer, you need to pay a service fee of 250 €. This service fee will not be refunded under any conditions.
  • The date of a rescission during the particular year will influence the refunded amount of the already payed program fee. (until 31st October: 100%, until 30th November: 75%, until 15th December: 50%, until 31st December: 25%)
  • No refunds will be issued after the 31th December.
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Lecturers

All of our lecturers are specialised in different areas of law. Interacting with them and participating in discussions during the International Winter University is a unique feature of our program. Below you can take a look at the lecturers of this year's Winter University and the previous ones.

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Meet the Team - Contact us!

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Team International Winter University

 

Coordinator - Academic Advisor 

 

 Sannimari Veini, LL.M., Doctoral Candidate

 E-Mail: winterlaw

 

 

 

 

 

Coordinator - Academic Advisor 

 

 Farnaz Dezfouli Asl, LL.M., Doctoral Candidate

 E-Mail: winterlaw

 

Program Assistant

 

Annabelle Will

 E-Mail: winterlaw

 

Program Assistant

 

 Laura-Celine Witzendorff

 E-Mail: winterlaw

 

 

Program Assistant

 

Lilly Marie Teßmer

 E-Mail: winterlaw

 

For any inquiries, kindly contact the team in English.

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Past Editions

Below you will find the Past Editions of the IWU!

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