Program Overview
The European and Transglobal Business Law at University of Minho is a LLM programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the European and Transglobal Business Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Braga, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European and Transglobal Business Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Master in European and Transglobal Business Law;
- Equivalent to Mestrado in Portugal and Brazil.
- Comparative Legal Systems
- European Union Law
- International Economic Law
- Fundamentals of International Taxation
- European Corporate Law
- European Contract Law
- European Competition Law
- European and International Tax Law
- Legal Aspects of Investment In Brazil
- Legal Aspects of Investment In China
- Legal Aspects of Investment In Angola
- Legal Aspects of Investment In India
- International and Economic Criminal Law
- Investment Protection Arbitration
- Electronic Contracting
- Space Law and Private Space Activities
- Private International Law Related Issues
- European Labour Law
- Electronic Communications Law
- Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Law
- International Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Systems in Latin America and Promotion of Foreign Investment
- Portuguese-Speaking African Countries Constitutional Systems
- Legal Aspects of Investment in Portuguese-Speaking African Countries
- Diplomacy
- Maritime Law
- Investment and Human Rights;
- Foreign Investment in East Timor
- International and European Public Procurement
- Time Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the programme to obtain the Master\xc2\x92s Degree in European and Transglobal Business Law (LL.M.) is highly selective and based upon stringent requirements. Those admitted should possess a strong academic and/or professional background.
Applicants are required to hold a first Degree in Law, or in Economics, Management or International Relations that include substantial legal content; and for applicants whose first language is not English, or who did not have English as the language of instruction to obtain their previous degree(s), such applicants must provide acceptable evidence of a good command of the English language.
APPLICATION FEE
- We can only process your application after a \xc2\x8030 application fee has been received.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- A photocopy of your valid Passport or Identity Card;
- Correctly filled out application (see registration bellow);
- Two passport photos;
- A letter of motivation conveying information not only about the applicant\xc2\x92s experience and professional goals but also about the benefits he/she expects to derive from the completion of the LL.M. programme (max. 500 words);
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
- Two letters of recommendation (in English, Portuguese, French, Spanish or Italian), which include the names and contact details of two referees, of whom at least one should be related to academia;
- Certified copies of all diplomas and transcripts from the schools attended (documents stating academic degrees and marks obtained). Please include certified translations when those documents are not in English, Portuguese, French, Spanish or Italian.
- If the applicant\xc2\x92s native language is not English or English was not the language of instruction used to obtain the previous degree (s), evidence of a good command of the English language should be provided in the form of a certificate from an officially recognized English school or in the form of an official TOEFL / IELTS score report;
- Proof of payment of the application fee.
registration
RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION
After the Admissions Office verifies that your application documents are complete, you will receive, by e-mail, an acknowledgment of receipt of the application.
DECISION ON ADMISSIONA formal statement regarding admission will be sent to you by the Admissions Office. The statement will advise whether you are admitted, conditionally admitted, or not admitted to the programme.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Minho directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Minho
University of Minho
Braga, Portugal
The University of Minho is a public university in Minho Province, Portugal. It has multiple campuses in the cities of Braga and Guimarães.
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-15
- Language English
- Duration 12 months