Master en Droit des fonds d’investissement
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Master in Investment Funds Law offers a programme in Luxembourg investment funds law, covering all aspects of this fast-growing area of law. The programme is based on a pedagogical approach structured to combine theory and practice enabling students to acquire deeper knowledge in the field and to enhance the employability of graduates.
Key Program Features
- Requirements High-level specialisation in Luxembourg Investment Funds Law With the support of the Arendt and Elvinger Hoss Prussen Chair in Investment Funds Law Combines theory and practice Develops the skills and deepens knowledge
- leading to greater graduate employability Bilingual programme (taught in French and English) Mandatory Internship Competitive advantage on the non-academic job-market
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities Graduates may pursue a career as an investment fund lawyer, a legal officer in a fund industry professional (manager, custodian, distributor), a compliance officer, or even in national, European or international institutions.The Master’s degree also allows candidates who meet the requirements to continue their studies at PhD level. Objectives Training high-level lawyers specialised in Luxembourg Investment Funds Law The Master in Investment Funds Law aims to train high-level lawyers specialised in investment fund law, especially in Luxembourg law, who are able to evolve in a multicultural and multilingual environment, in order to meet the growing need for qualified graduates Learning outcomes Master and apply the concepts of Luxembourg Investment Funds Law Master the concepts of Luxembourg and European investment funds law, follow current developments in the field and understand the unique challenges; Identify and explain the interactions between these different concepts, as well as with those of other branches of law; Understand the dynamics of the evolving legal and regulatory frameworks and the consequences for institutions, markets and products. Identify new and/or complex legal problems and propose appropriate solutions; Clearly present a legal problem in oral and written form (in French and English), according to a structured argumentation, as well as the proposed solutions; Conduct rigorous individual or collective scientific research on investment fund law. Internships & student counseling Discover more Financing possibilities Discover your future home Any questions? Contact us Share thisshare share email
Program Curriculum
Programme The Master in Investment Funds Law builds on the joint first year (M1) of all seven specialisations which provides the necessary foundation to pursue the M2 programme. The second year (M2) of the Master comprises a programme dedicated to investment funds law. Programme in detail (PDF) Moot court programme Academic contents Semester 1 and 2 Semester 1 and 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 The courses of the first year are part of the main common programme and not track specific. Master en Droit européen – Première année Learn more Course offer for Master en Droit des fonds d’investissement , Semestre 3 (2026-2027 Winter) Droit luxembourgeois des fonds d'investissement ECTS credits: 3 Course code: MADE4-66 Course title: Droit luxembourgeois des fonds d'investissement Number of ECTS: 3 Course code: MADE4-66 Module(s): Cadre juridique (I) Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Droit européen des fonds d'investissement ECTS credits: 4 Course code: MADE4-65 Course title: Droit européen des fonds d'investissement Number of ECTS: 4 Course code: MADE4-65 Module(s): Cadre juridique (I) Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Surveillance des fonds d'invetissement ECTS credits: 1 Course code: MADE4-67 Course title: Surveillance des fonds d'invetissement Number of ECTS: 1 Course code: MADE4-67 Module(s): Cadre juridique (I) Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Cycle de vie d'un fonds d'investissement ECTS credits: 7 Course code: MADE4-69 Course title: Cycle de vie d'un fonds d'investissement Number of ECTS: 7 Course code: MADE4-69 Module(s): Produits (I) Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Typologie des fonds d'investissement ECTS credits: 3 Course code: MADE4-68 Course title: Typologie des fonds d'investissement Number of ECTS: 3 Course code: MADE4-68 Module(s): Produits (I) Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Gestionnaire ECTS credits: 6 Course code: MADE4-70 Course title: Gestionnaire Number of ECTS: 6 Course code: MADE4-70 Module(s): Acteurs Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Dépositaire ECTS credits: 3 Course code: MADE4-71 Co
Admission Requirements
Admissions To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application. The programme at a glance – 120 ECTS Duration: 2 years / 4 sem Teaching languages: FR + EN Admissions: EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 15 Jul 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 3,4) Format: Full-time programme (Part-time student status allowed) Specific information for this programme Requirements Students can enter directly into the second year of a Master in Law programme (M2) with the goal of obtaining a Master degree. This requires the successful completion of four years of studies, amounting to 240 ECTS, typically by having obtained a Master degree in law or equivalent studies including courses on European law. Students will be admitted upon decision of an admissions committee. The programme is also open to candidates with at least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in the field of investment funds, subject to validation of prior professional experience (VAE). B2 or higher in French and B2 or higher in English Proof of language skills Applications must include : Copy of ID Cover letter CV Copies of diplomas and transcripts Supporting documents showing evidence of the necessary language skills required to follow the bilingual programme (B2 or higher in French and B2 or higher in English). Applicants should also include two letters of recommendation from their references. Selection procedure & criteria Procedure: enroll online upload the required documents submit your applicationYour file will be sent to the student admissions office who will perform a preliminary screening: if documents are complete, the file will be sent on to the selection committee/study directors if the documents are incomplete, the candidate will be invited to send the missing documents within the deadlines Relevance of th
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
400€/semester
About University of Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in Luxembourg.
University Profile- Application Deadline EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 15 Jul 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 3,4) Format
- Start Date September
- Language English / French
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
