Program Overview
The European Legal Studies at University of Hamburg is a LLM programme in Law over 10 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 European Legal Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Legal Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Three modules impart the basics of European Union law, economy and political unity.\', \'An in-depth phase consisting of four modules offers four focus areas in which students can specialize.\', \'A practical module allows students to intern, for example, in an EU institution, the foreign office of a consulate or embassy, in the economic sector, in a federal or state ministry or in another institution of their choosing.\', "The program concludes with a master\'s thesis."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to this program must meet the following criteria:
- They must have completed a first degree with above-average results (240 credit points) in law, economics or political science.
- If applicants have a first degree worth 180 credit points, they must demonstrate above-average performance (e.g., in an internship, through additional academic pursuits or publications, etc.) worth 60 credit points in an area related to the program.
- They must be proficient in English.
- They must be proficient in German. If desired, they can take German-language courses and German-language exams.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hamburg 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 University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 10 months
