Program Overview
The Law at Reykjav\xc3\xadk University is a LLM programme in Law over 24 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 Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Iceland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 6,860 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 3,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- [\'Participation in regular courses.\', \'Seminars relating to research projects.\', \'Studies at overseas universities.\', \'Internships, organized by the School of Law in cooperation with institutions and businesses.\', "Master\'s thesis/project.", "In addition, students may within certain limits pursue studies in other fields of academic study than law and receive credits evaluated towards the Master\'s degree.", \'International law and international business\', \'Courts of law and litigation\', \'Private law\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Requirements: A BA-degree or another comparable university degree in law, a BA-degree, BS-degree or another comparable degree in another field than law.
Students who have not completed undergraduate studies in law have to complete a course in Methodology with the grade 6.0 or higher.
In selecting students, whether they have completed undergraduate studies in law or another field, it is taken into account the composition of prior studies, grades at university level and other aspects that are thought to indicate the abilities of applicants to take on demanding research-related master studies in law.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 6,860 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 3,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 6,860 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 3,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Reykjav\xc3\xadk University 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 Reykjavík University
Reykjavík University
Reykjavík, Iceland
Reykjavík University 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 2005-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months