Program Overview
The Law at University of Copenhagen 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 China 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 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
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
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
If you have completed a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or are enrolled in the final semester of a Bachelor\xc2\x92s programme you are eligible to apply for the Master\xc2\x92s Programme in Law.
Regardless of what university you are enrolled at, you can - if you meet the language requirements - apply on the basis of a Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree that grants direct access, fx LLB or another relevant Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree.
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees that grant direct access
If you hold one of the degrees listed below, you are considered to meet all admission requirements and have direct access to apply to the Master\xc2\x92s Programme in law.
- BA / BSc in Law from the University of Copenhagen (reserved access*)
* If you have reserved access, you are guaranteed a place on the Master\xc2\x92s programme if you apply before the application deadline during the first application period after you complete your Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree.
Other Bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees
If you have a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree other than those listed above, you must submit additional documentation along with your application so the University can evaluate whether or not you meet the admission requirements.Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, the following information and documentation must be included in your application. Please note that if you do not include all the documentation below, this will jeopardize your chances of admission.- A motivated application stating why you want to study at the Faculty of Law. One page will be sufficient.
- A certified signed and stamped copy of your original diploma and an authorized English translation of the diploma. An authorized translation means that it is made by a professional translator who has a certification in translation and can supply the translation with a certified signature and stamp. The signature and stamp makes the translation legally valid both in your country and in Denmark.
- A certified signed and stamped explanation of the educational grading scale that applies in your country. The explanation needs be issued by your home university and translated by an authorized translator.
- A personal ranking of your Bachelor of Laws degree certified signed and stamped by your home university. Personal ranking is a document that shows your personal performance in comparison with other graduated students. If you are an undergraduate student your home university needs to issue the personal ranking for the academic years that you have completed. If your university does not issue a personal ranking for their students, you need a letter of confirmation stating this. Remember that the letter needs to be signed and stamped by your university.
- A copy of your passport.
- A copy of your residence permit (if you have one).
- Documentation of your language proficiency, (please note that if you do not submit the language test along with the above-mentioned documents we will not consider your application).
- An assessment of your legal degree by the Danish Agency for Higher Educationis appreciated but optionally.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen University
Copenhagen University
København, Denmark
Copenhagen 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 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months