- Over 1,500 EUR/semTuition
- Winter intakeIntake
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- 2 semestersDuration
- 15 JunNext deadline
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About the programme
The Master of European and International Law (MEIL) is a one-year, English-taught Master of Laws at Universität Hamburg, run by the Faculty of Law with ten European partner universities, including KU Leuven, Lund, Maastricht, Manchester and Bologna. You spend the winter semester in Hamburg on an introductory module and three required modules: public international law and human rights, EU law, and European business law. In the spring semester you take specialisation modules in Hamburg or at a partner university, in international human rights law, EU law, European and international business law, or legal ethics, taught by a flying faculty from the partner universities. It suits law graduates. Graduates can work for international law firms, companies, organisations and governments, or go on to a doctorate.
Specialization
Spezialisation modules are offered at Universität Hamburg and several European partner universities in the areas of -international human rights law, -EU law, -European and international business law, and -legal ethics.
Fields of study
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What you need to apply for Master of European and International Law (MEIL) at University of Hamburg
English language
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Prerequisites
Applicants to the master's program must fulfill the following requirements:
Program is studied completely in China
- First degree in law (LLB, Staatsexamen or equivalent).
- If English is not their native language: They must prove that they have sufficient English language skills from a relevant BA program or they must have at least 100 points on a web-based TOEFL test or 603 points in a print version or at least 7.0 points on the IELTS exam or a University of Cambridge ESOL examination certificate ("Certificate in Advanced English").
The LL.M. is designed for international students interested in China and for Chinese students interested in EU Law. Applicants must hold a law degree prior to enrolment and have good proficiency in English.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Master of European and International Law (MEIL)
Programme-specific documents
Copy of passport
} English CV
} Secondary school degree
} Completed application form and fi nancial statement
} Letter of recommendation in English, by one of your professors.
Please ask her or him to e-mail the PDF directly to us.
} Copy of fi rst law degree certifi cate and an English translation
} Academic transcript including the grading scheme and a translation
} Copy of English certifi cate (undergraduate studies in English, a
TOEFL score of 100+ or an IELTS of 7.0+ or equivalent)
Please submit all documents to
[email protected] and present originals
bearing your signature at registration.
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application fee
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Address
Program coordinator in Hamburg:
Nicole Gonyea
Faculty of Law
General student guidance and counselling
University of Hamburg
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Alsterterrasse 1, 20354 Hamburg
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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
8000 EUR
60,000 Yuan
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