Summer Course: Comparative Human Rights: Europe, the United States and Latin America

This course offers a comparative analysis of human rights in Europe, Latin America and the United States. It explores how international norms, despite their supposed universality, are interpreted and applied differently according to cultural and historical contexts. Through the study of the jurisprudence of the US Supreme Court, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Human Rights, it addresses issues such as freedom of expression, religion, reproductive rights, discrimination, torture and migration. In addition, a special section is dedicated to the comparative analysis of migration policies and their alignment with international law .

Dates: 22 June to 17 July 2026.

Why study this course?

This course will enable you to deepen your understanding of the global dynamics of human rights, highlighting the differences and similarities in their application and current challenges. You will learn to critically analyse the jurisprudence of international and national courts, reflecting on contemporary issues, such as migration, from an informed and multidimensional perspective. The comparative approach and active dialogue foster enriching learning that is relevant to the challenges of today's world.

A diploma will be awarded by the University!

Course description

Duration: 4 weeks.
Credits: 5 ECTS.
Language: English
Place: C/Alberto Aguilera, 23, Madrid.
Requirements: students who are studying a degree, preferably between the second and third year. If the course is taught in English, a minimum B2 certificate in this language will be required.
Enrolment: to carry out this procedure, please contact(Summer.School@comillas.edu)
Enrolment deadline: until 15 May. Check availability after the enrolment date at Summer.School@comillas.edu
Price: 1,000 euros.