Master in European Union Law and Litigation
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
This programme is designed to equip students with a thorough understanding of the EU’s substantive and procedural law and of the mechanisms of its enforcement in the national legal orders.
Key Program Features
- Requirements Unrivalled access to External Faculty
- including Members of the Legal Service of the European Parliament
- CJEU Judges
- and Référendaires Interactive teaching methods that promote knowledge and critical thinking Internship opportunities in the legal service of the European Parliament
- as well as the CJEU and the EFTA Court. Bilingual programme giving students a competitive advantage for their future career.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities Graduates of this programme are well positioned to pursue, in addition to employment as an independent litigation lawyer with an emphasis on EU law, employment in the European Parliament’s Legal Services, the CJEU, the EFTA Court, and national courts, as well as European and national administrations. The programme provides a springboard for further academic studies at PhD-level. Objectives Programme objectives Providing students with thorough understanding of how to identify and correctly approach and address complex questions of EU Law in real life situations Providing students with competence -to work in an international, multilingual context-to formulate and conduct research using a variety of international research tools and strategies-to deliver correct analyses and advice Learning outcomes – In-depth study of EU institutional law with a focus on legislative processes and democratic control;– Deepened understanding of EU law through litigation processes;– In-depth study of legal remedies before the CJEU and procedural rules; – Analysis of the role of national judges in the implementation of EU law and their relationship with the CJEU, and the guarantee of effective judicial protection. Combining scientific research and practice (master thesis and mandatory internship) Internships & student counseling Discover more Financing possibilities Discover your future home Any questions? Contact us Share thisshare share email
Program Curriculum
Programme Three modules per semester for a total of six modules, with each module following specific didactic objectives and the internal coherence of its concept. Each semester leads to the validation of 30 ECTS Credits. The three modules per semester run in parallel. Modules 5 and 6 are dedicated to internship and master thesis. 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 Contentieux de l'Union Européenne, Semestre 3 (2026-2027 Winter) Introduction to competition law ECTS credits: 0 Course code: MADE4-CE-14 Course title: Introduction to competition law Number of ECTS: 0 Course code: MADE4-CE-14 Module(s): Module 1 – Judicial Protection in EU Litigation Language: FR Mandatory: No The Right to and Effective Remedy ECTS credits: 5 Course code: MADE4-CE-1 Course title: The Right to and Effective Remedy Number of ECTS: 5 Course code: MADE4-CE-1 Module(s): Module 1 – Judicial Protection in EU Litigation Language: FR, EN Mandatory: Yes On completion of the course unit successful students will be able to (using action verbs):– Identify, understand and assess the necessary parameters of effective remedies in the enforcement of EU law and the European mandate of the national judge.– Demonstrate a sound and in-depth understandingof the functioning of a multi-level constitutional system and of the interpretative methods of the CJUE. This course is an intensive, detailed and in-depth study of the role of the national judge in the EU legal order. Starting from the perspective of the right to an effective remedy, the course analyses the obligations of the national judge to ensure effective implementation of EU law and effective judicial protection of natural and legal persons. The analysis of Article 47 of the Charter is combined with the study
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 applying for the Master in European Union Law and Litigation can enter directly into the second year of the Master 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 in European law. Students will be admitted upon decision of an admissions committee.Applicants who have successfully completed three years of studies amounting to 180 ECTS (typically a Bachelor in Law or equivalent studies) are eligible to apply for the common first year of Master studies at the University of Luxembourg (M1). It offers a variety of courses in European and international law from which students may choose in order to prepare for the specific requirements of the second year (M2). Applications should include 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) Proof of language skills Applications must include a cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and transcripts, as well as 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
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
