Program Overview
The International Economic Law at University of Augsburg is a LLM programme in Law taught in English, German 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 International Economic Law 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Augsburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Economic 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
- European Law (Basics of Public Law IV)
- General Humanitarian Law
- Private International Law
- Private International Law of Commercial Transactions
- (Public) International Economic Law
- ntroduction to Law and Economics
- Comparative Law or
- Basics of Comparative Law
- Transnational Litigation or
- International Civil Procedure Law
- CISG (in English)
- Area of National Commercial Law
- Income Tax Law with Tutorial
- VAT Law with Tutorial
- Corporate Tax LawBalance Sheet Tax Law with Tutorial
- Tax Code and Rules of Procedure at Fiscal Courts
- Conversion Law and Reorganization Tax Law
- Course of Accountancy
- Inheritance Tax Law, Property Transfer Tax Law and Valuation Law
- Income Tax Law (Specialisation Module)
- Introduction to Banking, Capital Market and Credit Security Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
International undergraduates
A candidate must have been previously awarded the following:
- completion of an undergraduate law degree among the top 30% of that course, which must be comparable and of equal value with the German law degree.
- certificate indicating at least level C1 proficiency in German (C1)
- a semester abroad at the law faculty of a European University or the participation in the Augsburg Summer Program
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jan, 2027
About University of Augsburg
University of Augsburg
Augsburg, Germany
Visit the university profile page to learn more about this institution.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, German
- Duration 12 months
