Master in European Economic and Financial Criminal Law
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The programme offers students a unique opportunity to explore the fast-growing field of European criminal law with a special emphasis on economic and financial criminal law.
Key Program Features
- Requirements A highly-specialised and unique programme in a rapidlydeveloping field of law (cybersecurity
- white-collarcrimes
- Euro-frauds
- AML-CTF
- compliance); Innovative teaching methods and research-basedlearning; Mandatory internship at one of Luxembourg’s leading law firms
- a national
- European or international institution
- a VASP
- a bank or other financial institution; Bilingual programme (courses are taught either inFrench or in English); Study trips to European and international institu
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities This Master provides students with a competitive edge to successfully enter the rapidly expanding field of European economic and financial criminal law in Luxembourg or abroad, for example as a compliance expert, white-collar crime lawyer or EU official. Moreover, the programme can also be a springboard for further academic studies at PhD-level. Objectives An interdisciplinary programme delivering students a solid academic foundation and teaching practical skills relevant to real world careers -Gain an understanding of current and emerging issues in the field of European Criminal Law -Learn how recent challenges such as cybercrime, digital transformation, economic crime are being addressed at the local and European level and delve into modern problems of investigation such as gathering digital evidence-Discover the rich legal landscape in Luxembourg and how it is shaped by a large and flourishing financial sector -Develop practical and transferable skills related to the field such as how to read financial statements and how an audit it conducted. Career perspectives A wide variety of career opportunities in many different sectors and environments Graduates of the Master in European Economic and Financial Criminal Law go on to find employment in a wide-range of organisations, with many students being offered an employment contract at the end of their mandatory internship. Some graduates go on to sit the Luxembourg Bar Exam and begin a classic legal career, while others join European Institutions such as the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, which is headquartered in Luxembourg. Other graduates find employment within compliance and legal departments of banks, financial service providers, accounting and auditing firms and even start-ups. Internships & student counseling Discover more Financing possibilities Discover your future home Any questions? Contact us Share thisshare share email
Program Curriculum
Programme The programme consists of six successive modules, providing students an in-depth view into several key aspects of European criminal law.In the second semester, each student prepares a Master thesis and participates in an internship, through which he or she will have the opportunity to further expand his or her skills by applying the acquired knowledge to real-life situations. Progamme 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 European Economic and Financial Criminal Law, Semestre 3 (2026-2027 Winter) Teaching Research Methodology ECTS credits: 0 Course code: MADE4-EEFCL-5 Course title: Teaching Research Methodology Number of ECTS: 0 Course code: MADE4-EEFCL-5 Module(s): Module 3: Law and economics Language: EN Mandatory: No Foundations of criminal law and criminal procedure: National Law ECTS credits: 5 Course code: MADE3-EEFCL-5 Course title: Foundations of criminal law and criminal procedure: National Law Number of ECTS: 5 Course code: MADE3-EEFCL-5 Module(s): Module 3: Law and economics Language: Mandatory: Yes On completion of the course unit successful students will be able to (using action verbs):– Identify the basic concepts of Microeconomics and Game Theory as well as gain insight in: (i) firm economics and (ii) welfare economics;– Actively participate in a critical debate on law and economics, as for instance which societies structure themselves through criminal law;– Recognize that criminal law is more than a set of abstract prohibitions, but reflects a part of the process of societal self-organization and reorganization; and– From a critical point of view, examine the relevant literature on law and economics, weigh the theories proffered by contemporary social scientists and assess aspects of criminal law and criminal
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 should also include at least one but a maximum of two letters of recommendation from their referees . Selection procedure & criteria 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 The ideal candidate has a deep passion for European Criminal Law, speaks French and English and has an international profile (e.g. has already studied or worked in a country other than his or her home country). Scholar
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
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