European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE)
University of HamburgProgram Overview
The European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) at University of Hamburg 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 Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Economics Courses:\xa0In order to make law students more familiar with basic economic reasoning, some courses are more economics-oriented.
- Comparative Law Courses:\xa0Some courses deal with comparative law in order to internationalise the legal background of the students. Please note that all references to law in all courses will be of a comparative kind, due to the all-European character of the programme and the international composition of the student body.
- Law and Economics Courses:\xa0Most courses deal directly with the economic analysis of the most important branches of private, public, international and European law. The students will be confronted with examples of their native and foreign systems.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
As a reminder, please note that\xc2\xa0all of the documents must be in English and need to be certified copies of the originals.
Documents:
- Degree certificates
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of English proficiency
- Proof of payment of the application fee
- Proof of Residence
- Proof of payment of the application fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of 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 University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
The University of Hamburg is a public research university in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded on 28 March 1919 by combining the previous General Lecture System, the Hamburg Colonial Institute, and...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
