Program Overview
The European and European Legal Studies at Europa Kolleg Hamburg is a LLM programme in Law taught in English, German over 10 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 law. 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 European Legal Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European and European Legal Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The EU as a Political Actor
- External Relations of the EU
- Companies as Economic Actors
- Law of the EU
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Eligible are students with a degree from a German or foreign institution of higher education (university level) with a grade above average, preferably in law, in economics or in political sciences representing 240 credit points (CP) according to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Applicants who have been awarded their first degree qualifying for a professional career with a total of 180 CP have to make up for the missing 60 CP by a good performance in additional educational or practical training programmes relating to the fields covered by the Master Programme. Very good English language proficiencies are required.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Europa Kolleg Hamburg 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 Europa Kolleg Hamburg
Europa Kolleg Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
The Europa-Kolleg Hamburg is a foundation under private law. Its objective lies in the promotion of research and postgraduate education in the field of European integration and international...
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, German
- Duration 10 months
