Master's Programme in European and International Law
Advance your legal career with an intensive one-year Master's degree in European and international law at the University of Hamburg.
Best for:Best for law graduates seeking an international career with a strong focus on European and international legal frameworks.
Overview
The Master's Programme in European and International Law (MEIL) at the University of Hamburg is a one-year international graduate course designed to prepare legal professionals for global careers. Operated in cooperation with ten prestigious European partner universities, the curriculum combines foundational coursework in public international law, human rights, and EU business law with specialized modules taught by a mobile faculty. Students acquire deep intercultural competencies and legal insight through collaborative study sessions across European locations. The program expects active engagement in rigorous coursework, examinations, and the successful completion of a Master's thesis.
What you'll do
- Complete introductory and compulsory modules in public international law, human rights, and EU law during the first semester
- Choose and complete specialized legal modules during the second semester at the University of Hamburg or European partner institutions
- Participate in instructor-led lectures, assignments, and collaborative projects with international partners
- Draft and submit a comprehensive Master's thesis in either English or German
- Fulfill all examination requirements within the designated two-semester timeframe
Requirements
Degree required: A first qualifying degree from a higher education institution in the field of law amounting to 240 credit points
Degree offered: Master of Laws
Language: English; B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g. IELTS Academic: 6.5
Instruction: English
- Advanced comprehension of legal concepts and principles
- Ability to analyze complex international and European legal frameworks
- Strong academic writing and research skills
- Intercultural collaboration and communication abilities
- Open to applicants from all countries holding a qualifying law degree amounting to 240 credit points
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-31
Applicants must prepare all required application documents and submit them via email to the designated university address before the stated deadline. Ensure all academic credentials and language certificates are attached in the correct format.
- CV
- First qualifying degree certificate in law
- Official English language proficiency certificate
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