Master program European and International Law (MEIL)

THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTS AT A GLANCE
In the one-year international Master's program European and International Law (MEIL), which has been offered at Universität Hamburg as from the academic year 2022/23, students will acquire in-depth knowledge in the fascinating legal fields of international and European law. The English-language Master's program prepares legal talents for international careers in a world where an understanding of European and international concepts as well as intercultural competences and very good English skills are essential.

The Faculty of Law at Universität Hamburg is in overall charge of the academic implementation of the program. It is supported by ten European partner universities (Central European University, Vienna; Eötvös-Loránd-University, Budapest; Jagiellonian-University Krakow; KU Leuven; Lund University; Maastricht University; Manchester University; Universidad Autonoma de Madrid; University of Bologna; Université de Strasbourg).

Management of the program

• Head: Prof. Dr. Hinrich Julius
• Coordination: Malin Späth/Grisenta Qosja

Duration

2 Semesters, starting beginning of September each year

Degree

Master of Laws (LLM)

Contents

International Law, EU Law and European Business Law

Schedule

Students study together in the winter semester in Hamburg and in the summer semester either in Hamburg or at one of the European partner universities. In the first semester, the introductory module and three compulsory modules from the areas of public international law and human rights, EU law and European business law are taught. In the second semester, specialization modules are offered at Universität Hamburg and at several European partner universities in the areas of international human rights law, EU law, European and international business law and IP & IT law. Courses are taught by a “Flying Faculty” from the partner universities.

The language of instruction is English.

Tuition fees

7,000 euros, plus semester fee of Universität Hamburg (approx. 335 euros per semester)

Application

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

a first qualifying degree from a higher education institution in the field of law amounting to 240 credit points (LP); and
have the English language skills required for the program and the examinations. A sufficient level of spoken and written English must be demonstrated by a TOEFL score of 90 or IELTS 6.5. Equivalent evidence may be accepted on a case-by-case basis with special justification. Applicants who speak English as their native language or have successfully completed a university degree offered in English are exempt from this requirement.

Contact

Please address your enquiries to MEIL-master.jura"AT"uni-hamburg.de.

 

MASTERPROGRAM EUROPEAN AND EUROPEAN LEGAL STUDIES (MEELS)

At a glance

Since 1994 the University of Hamburg has been offering a study program on European integration in cooperation with the Europa-Kolleg. The interdisciplinary Master's programme 'European and European Legal Studies' offers graduates of a first degree the opportunity to understand the process of European integration in its legal, political and economic dimensions.

The one-year Master's programme is run by the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Hamburg in cooperation with the Institute for European Integration of the Europa-Kolleg Hamburg Foundation.

Management of the programme

• Head: Prof. Dr. Markus Kotzur, LL.M. (Duke Univ.)
• Deputy Director: Prof. Dr. iur. Karsten Nowrot, LL.M. (Indiana)
• Coordination: Griselda Qosja

Duration

2 semesters period of study, beginning in in September of each year

Degree

Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Contents

Legal, economic and political science aspects of European integration

Schedule

At the beginning of their studies, all students are taught the essential legal, economic and political aspects of European integration in the three modules of the basic course.

In the subsequent consolidation phase, students have the opportunity to study intensively in one of the two areas of their choice. Each  specialisation is made up of five modules. The range of compulsory modules can vary from year to year depending on the students' interests.

The language of instruction is English.

Tuition fees

8,500 euros, plus semester fee of the University of Hamburg

Application

Requirements for admission to the course of studies are

a university degree with above-average grades, particularly in law, economics or political science (bachelor's degree with 240 ECTS credits or equivalent) and
Proof of sufficient knowledge of English (IELTS 6.5 TOEFL 90)

Contact

Please contact us with your concerns at meels-master.jura"AT"uni-hamburg.de.