LL.M / M.A. English 2 Semesters

European and European Legal Studies

Universität Hamburg Hamburg, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

LL.M / M.A.

Duration

2 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Aug 2030

Language

English

Campus

CenterPrograms OBVZu

Programme Start

zum WS

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

DSH-2 (or DSH-3); OR TestDaF overall TDN 15 with at least three parts at level 4 and one a...

Entrance Test

NC (restricted admission)

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Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: €4,250/semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: €4,250/semester

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The LL.M / M.A. programme in European and European Legal Studies is offered by Universität Hamburg, an Universitäten in Hamburg, Germany, with a standard duration of 2 semesters (approximately 1 years). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). Intake begins in zum WS. GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

English B2 (TOEFL iBT 70+ or IELTS 5.5+ or Cambridge FCE A/B)

Entry Requirements

German Language

DSH-2 (or DSH-3); OR TestDaF overall TDN 15 with at least three parts at level 4 and one at level 3; certificates older than 3 years not accepted (cut-off dates: 1 June for winter, 1 December for summer applications)

Entrance Test

NC (restricted admission)

Verified from the university's official page

Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Entry: 30 Apr

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

BewerberInnen werden jährlich nur zum Wintersemester zugelassen. Studienbeginn: zum September eines jeden Jahres Vorausgesetzt werden ein mit überdurchschnittlichem Erfolg abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium, vorrangig der Rechts-, Wirtschafts- oder Politikwissenschaften (Bachelor im Umfang von 240 ECTS-Punkten oder äquivalent) sowie der Nachweis ausreichender Englischkenntnisse: TOEFL mindestens mit dem Gesamtergebnis von 100 (iBT), das IELTS mindestens mit dem Gesamtergebnis 7.0 oder durch das Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) oder das Cambrige in Advanced English (CAE) mindestens mit dem Gesamtergebnis Grade C in allen Abschnitten ein Empfehlungsschreiben einer Person, die Ihre Bewerbung unterstützt Genauere Informationen zu Zulassungsvoraussetzungen... (PDF)

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Hamburg

Subject Groups

Law

Study Fields

Europäische Studien Europarecht

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität Hamburg welcomes international applicants for its LL.M / M.A. in European and European Legal Studies in Hamburg. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 2 semesters (approximately 1 years).

Yes, this programme is taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for admission, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Germany.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

You can apply via uni-assist or directly through the university's admissions portal. GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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