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European Studies and European Legal Studies (MA/LLM)

University of Hamburg Hamburg

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 2 semesters
    Duration
  • 30 Jun
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About the programme

The University of Hamburg offers a comprehensive program in European Studies and European Legal Studies, allowing students to pursue a Master of Arts or a Master of Laws degree. The program provides a deep understanding of the political, economic, and legal aspects of European integration, preparing students for careers in international organizations, government, or academia. With a focus on interdisciplinary research and critical thinking, students have the opportunity to engage with leading scholars and practitioners in the field. The University of Hamburg's location in a vibrant and diverse city provides a rich cultural and academic environment for students to thrive in their studies. Overall, the program at the University of Hamburg offers a unique and rigorous education in European Studies and European Legal Studies.

Specialization

students have the opportunity to study one of the following elective specialisation fields in depth: International Relations of the EU European Business Law.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Design(Architecture & Design)
Law & Politics(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for European Studies and European Legal Studies (MA/LLM) at University of Hamburg

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
210

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Required

Graduation from a German or foreign institution of higher education (University level) representing a total of 240 Credit Points (CP) according to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), preferably in Law, Economics or Political Science.

Applicants who have earned their first degree qualifying for a professional career representing a total of 180 CP have to make up for the missing 60 CP by a good performance in additional or practical training programmes in fields similar to those of the Master Programme. Proof of this may be submitted in form of professional experience, further studies, research activities, publications and the like.

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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • 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)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to European Studies and European Legal Studies (MA/LLM)

Programme-specific documents

1. Passport photograph (45 mm x 35 mm)

2. Tabular curriculum vitae (such as EUROPASS CV)

3. Diploma qualifying for admission to an institution of

higher education or an equivalent document which entitles the applicant to be admitted to an institution of higher education, e.g. school leaving certificate or university entrance qualification

4. Document proving the graduation from an institution of higher education or most current grade breakdown and course information, possibly indicating the number of earned Credit Points (CP) according to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)

5. If necessary for compensation of missing CP: proof of achievements above average (such as practical experience, studies in other institutions, research activities, publications) in fields related to the Master Programme

6. Proof of the English language proficiency required for studies and examinations in the Master Programme

7. Possibly other documents, proving your qualification and motivation for the Master Programme

8. ‘Letter of Motivation’: in this you shall elaborate on your reasons for applying for admission to the Master Programme Entry field in the form

9. ‘Declaration regarding the Field of Specialisation’, which the applicant intends to study (the choice is to be made between "International Relations of the EU" and "European Business Law")

10. Confirmation that the tuition fees according to the regulations of the Master Programme will be paid

11. Confirmation to have duly taken note of the Examination Regulations of the Master Programme

12. Name and email address of a professors or other individual who is familiar with your academic and professional

development meaning contact details of a professor to act as a referee in support of your application

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for European Studies and European Legal Studies (MA/LLM) at University of Hamburg

Application procedure

Choose a referee and ask for his or her permission to be named by you as a referee before providing their personal information. Please use their professional contact details to send an invitation to the referee by using this mandatory form.

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Selection process

The selection of applicants is administered by the Admissions and Examinations Committee on the basis of the written applications and, in some cases, a telephone interview.

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

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online

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Application fee

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Address

Karin Paustian, Windmühlenweg 27, 22607 Hamburg

Rothenbaumchaussee 33

20148 Hamburg

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

340 EUR

per semester

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Estimated year-1 total cost

15,584 – 24,584 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

8, 500 EUR for the entirety of the programme

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