Master's in Law and Economics of the Arab Region (LLM/MA)
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring legal systems through economic methodology at the University of Hamburg and University of Cairo.
Best for:Best for graduates in law or economics seeking an interdisciplinary career in institutional reform, legal analysis, and public policy.
Overview
The Master's in Law and Economics of the Arab Region (MLEA) is a rigorous four-semester hybrid programme jointly offered by the University of Hamburg and the University of Cairo. Designed to bridge the gap between legal frameworks and economic analysis, the curriculum equips students with rational choice models and positive-normative analytical tools to evaluate regulatory efficiency and institutional reforms. Participants engage in interdisciplinary coursework, intercultural training, and international collaborations addressing legal and structural challenges in the Arab region. Applicants are expected to complete compulsory attendance phases in Germany while fulfilling all academic requirements of the curriculum.
What you'll do
- Complete interdisciplinary coursework combining law, economics, and social sciences over four semesters
- Participate in instructor-led lectures, seminars, and examinations across hybrid study formats
- Engage in international comparative projects and intercultural training modules with partner institutions
- Fulfill compulsory attendance phases in Germany as part of the curriculum structure
- Develop and formulate legal and economic reform proposals based on empirical and normative analyses
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate degree in law, economics, or a comparable degree programme (e.g. political science or social science) with 210 ECTS credits (or 180 ECTS credits subject to board approval)
Degree offered: Master of Arts / Master of Laws
Language: English; B2 level required, demonstrated via official certificates such as IELTS Academic (6.5) or TOEFL iBT (95)
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in law, economics, or related social sciences
- Proficiency in applying analytical and economic methodologies to legal systems
- Ability to engage in interdisciplinary research and critical discourse
- Open to applicants from all countries holding a recognised undergraduate degree
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-06-30
Applicants must review the application guidelines and timeline on the official programme website and submit their complete application materials through the designated portal between January 1st and June 30th for the upcoming winter semester.
- CV
- Undergraduate degree certificate and transcripts
- Official English language proficiency certificate
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