Frederik von Harbou

Prof. Dr. Frederik von Harbou is a Professor at the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena (EAH), Faculty of Social Work, Department of Social Work. His academic expertise spans Public Law, Human Rights, Migration Law, and Legal Philosophy. He serves as Coordinator for International Relations within the Faculty of Social Work and holds roles such as Member of the Editorial Board of the Quarterly of Refugee Problems, DFG Reviewer, and Mentor for the German Academic Scholarship Foundation. His research focuses on migration policies, refugee rights, and legal frameworks for integration. He co-authored the influential book Einwanderungsrecht (3rd edition, 2025) and leads the MaP Law Clinic team. Consultation hours are available by arrangement.

Research Interests: Von Harbou’s work bridges legal theory and practice, particularly in migration law. He explores human rights challenges in European migration policies, digitalization of administrative processes, and ethical dimensions of legal frameworks. His recent projects include the REMAP study analyzing human rights compliance in EU migration governance and the Menschenrechtliche Transformationen initiative examining German migration law reforms.

Publications Overview: His articles address topics like refugee rights, labor market integration, and legal challenges in asylum systems. Key works include analyses of the Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz and digitalization’s impact on administrative justice. His contributions span journals such as ZAR (Zeitschrift für Ausländerrecht) and Archiv für Rechts- und Sozialphilosophie.

Professional Roles: Beyond academia, he advises on international relations for the faculty and mentors doctoral candidates. His involvement in interdisciplinary projects, such as the MaP Law Clinic, emphasizes practical legal solutions for social challenges.