Program Overview
The European Law at College of Europe is a LLM programme in Law taught in English, French 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 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 Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium 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, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bruges, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'6 compulsory courses\', \'3 specialised seminars\', \'2 interdisciplinary courses (one "general", one "special")\', \'Optional compact seminars\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements of the College of Europe, students admitted to the Department of European Legal Studies in Bruges must hold a university degree in Law. Admission to the College of Europe requires either a Bologna Master\'s degree, or a pre-Bologna equivalent degree, or a final university degree and at least 240 ECTS credits acquired in the course of one\'s university studies. Equivalence will be determined on the basis of objective criteria.
Language Requirements
- The two working languages of the College are English and French.
- Applicants should generally have a minimum level of B2 for one language and a minimum level B1 for the other.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of Europe 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 College of Europe
College of Europe
Brugge, Belgium
College of Europe is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English, French
- Duration 12 months
