Master of European and International Law (MEIL, LLM) University of Hamburg

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

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In the one-year international Master's programme European and International Law (MEIL) at Universität Hamburg students will acquire in-depth knowledge in the fascinating legal fields of international and European law. The English-language Master's programme 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.

31 May

The programme tuition fee is currently 7,000 EUR, plus semester fee of Universität Hamburg (approx. 335 EUR per semester)

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, specialisation 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. Courses are taught by a “Flying Faculty” from the partner universities.

The language of instruction is English.

Yes, but not specified

The programme tuition fee is currently 7,000 EUR, plus semester fee of Universität Hamburg (approx. 335 EUR per semester)

Approx. 335 EUR per semester

Without additional costs for further insurances, private vehicles, etc., you ought to expect the following expenses:

• housing: approx. 400 to 700 EUR per month
• living expenses: approx. 500 to 700 EUR per month

Applicants must have a first qualifying degree from a higher education institution in the field of law amounting to 240 credit points (LP).

Applicants must be proficient in English. This can be demonstrated by being a native English speaker, having completed undergraduate studies in English, or by holding a valid TOEFL with a minimum score of 90 or IELTS 6.5. Equivalent evidence may be accepted on a case-by-case basis with special justification.

31 May

No

Are you looking for a part-time job? Stellenwerk, Hamburg's cross-university job platform posts attractive job and internship advertisements every day.

Part-time work, an internship, or self-employment—the Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs (BeSI) advises you on all aspects of social security.

Students from countries outside the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland are subject to special regulations for part-time work when studying. Contact the Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs for more information.

There are several job opportunities in diverse areas of Universität Hamburg. Many of these jobs are offered exclusively to students enrolled at the university. For job ads of this kind, check out departmental bulletin boards, departmental websites, www.stellenwerk.de (wanted ads for Hamburg’s universities), or ask directly in your department.

• tutors
• student assistants (in the academic area) and student employees (in the administrative area)
• library assistants
• test subjects for studies conducted in the fields of psychology or in the social sciences

Are you searching for an apartment or a room? Although affordable housing in Hamburg is rare, please do not despair. Patience and luck will help you find suitable accommodation.

Start looking for accommodation as soon as you can. For more information on how to find accommodation, please visit: Finding accommodation in Hamburg.

For more information on how to find accommodation and how to plan your first steps in Hamburg, please see: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/piasta/beratung/doc/willkommen.pdf.