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M.A. Law and Economics (EMLE)

University of Hamburg Hamburg

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • English
    Language
  • 3 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

The European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) is an international, interdisciplinary programme for lawyers and economists who want to understand how law and economics shape each other. It lasts one year, split into three trimesters, and you spend them at a minimum of two of nine cooperating universities, one of which is Universität Hamburg; others include Bologna, Rotterdam, Haifa and Mumbai. Courses cover comparative law and economics, the economic analysis of contract law and competition law, and you can specialise in the third trimester. Classes have at most thirty students. Teaching is in English, the start is in October, and you graduate with a degree from each university where you spent at least one trimester. It suits graduates in law or economics.

Specialization

Students can choose to follow one of three different tracks in the EMLE programme: -the ‘Economic Analysis of Markets, Corporations & Regulators track’ (MCR), -the ‘Economic Analysis of Public & International Law track’ (Public), and -the ‘Economic Analysis of Innovation and Intellectual Property track’ (IP).

Fields of study

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

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Law and Economics (EMLE) at University of Hamburg

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Prerequisites

Applicants to the program must fulfill the following requirements:

  • They must have a bachelor's or master's degree in law or economics (degrees in related disciplines with a significant focus on law or economics are also acceptable).
  • If English is not their native language, applicants must submit proof that they are proficient in English (such as test scores or certificates from standard English language exams).

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Law and Economics (EMLE)

Programme-specific documents

Final documents of your first degree:

bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.

If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)

If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.

GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results

Tabular CV in German or English

informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency

German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.

Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)

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

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

Apply via

Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

Free

Address

Local Coordinator in Hamburg

Prof. Stefan Voigt

Universität Hamburg

Institut für Recht und Ökonomik

Alsterterrasse 1

20354 Hamburg

Germany

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

343 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

15,590 – 24,590 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

6.000 Euro or 10.500 Euro.

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