Master in European Banking and Financial Law
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Master in European Banking and Financial Law is one of the premier programmes in this field offered in continental Europe. It focuses on the study of banking law, securities and capital markets.
Key Program Features
- Requirements Acquire high-level expertise in banking and financiallaw
- in a European
- Luxembourgish and comparative perspective; Make the link between theory and practice and enterthe professional world. Bilingual programme (taught in French and English)offers a competitive advantage on the job market; Find an enriching internship or a job in the field of banking and financial law. Develop and express creativity: formulate opinions and manage the complexity of issues; Develop own skills for prof
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities Graduates can pursue employment in legal careers within the banking and financial sector (including banks, financial service providers, and regulatory bodies) or the insurance sector. They can also find employment in law firms, European banking and financial institutions or national administrations.The Master also allows students fulfilling the required conditions to continue their studies at PhD level. Internships & student counseling Alumni interviews Alumni: Mykyta Prorok – Master en Droit Bancaire et Financier Européen Education 29 September 2025 Law Learn more Alumni: Henri Cruddas – Master in European Banking and Finance Law Education 27 May 2024 Law Learn more Student testimonials ‟ Student Master in European Banking and Financial Law provides comprehensive preparation for motivated students pursuing a legal career in the European financial sector Maxime Rosaz Learn more Discover more Financing possibilities Discover your future home Any questions? Contact us Share thisshare share email
Program Curriculum
Programme The Master in European Banking and Financial Law builds on a joint first year (M1) of all seven specialisations offering the necessary foundations to pursue the programme. The second year (M2) of the Master constitutes a programme dedicated to banking and financial law based on banking law, securities and capital markets law in the framework of European Union, Luxembourg and comparative. Programme in detail (PDF) Moot court 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 Droit Bancaire et Financier Européen, Semestre 3 (2026-2027 Winter) European Banking Law: sources, objectives and institutional framework ECTS credits: 4 Course code: MADE3-DBFE-1 Course title: European Banking Law: sources, objectives and institutional framework Number of ECTS: 4 Course code: MADE3-DBFE-1 Module(s): Droit bancaire et financier européen général Language: EN Mandatory: Yes On completion of the course, successful students will be able to:Explain the main objectives of EU banking law and its key achievements in the integration of the EU banking industry;Cultivate critical thinking methods in banking regulation by acquiring institutional knowledge as well as analytical tools to improve the understanding of the major policy concerns regarding the banking system. The European Banking Law I course is the first course of three on European Banking Law in the third semester of the Master in European banking and financial law. Introducing the unique functions of banks in the economy and providing a general overview of the banking industry in the European Union, the course will highlight the rationales of banking regulation and the role of EU banking law in the integration and the stability of the European banking sector. The sources of EU banking law and the law-making process will be presented by 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. 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 may also include one or two letter(s) of recommendation from their referees . Selection procedure & criteria Procedure: enroll online upload the required documents submit your applicationYour file will be sent to the student admission who will make a first check : if documents are complete, the file will be sent to the selection committee/study directors if the documents are incomplete, the candidate will be invited to send the missed documents within the deadlines Scholarships Guillaume Dupaix International Master’s Scholarship Portabella Scholarship Ferrero Fellowship More information Admissions procedure Share thisshare share email
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
