Master's Programme in European and International Law (MEIL)

One-year international LLM in European and international law at the University of Hamburg, with core study in Hamburg and second-semester specialisation modules in Hamburg or at partner universities.

Academic requirements

English language skills required for the programme and the examinations

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

Applicants must demonstrate sufficient spoken and written English with TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5. Equivalent evidence may be accepted with special justification, and applicants who are native English speakers or completed a university degree in English are exempt.

Accepted bachelor fields

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

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

EUR 7,000 total for the programme, paid in three instalments.

Semester contribution

EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

ECTS credits

60

Funding info

Tuition: EUR 7,000 total for the programme, paid in three instalments. Semester contribution: EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

The reviewed official programme page states that the programme aims to qualify students for professional careers in law as lawyers, civil servants, or academics.

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