LL.M. Englisch 2 Semesters

European and International Law (MEIL)

Universität Hamburg Hamburg, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

LL.M.

Duration

2 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Aug 2030

ECTS Credits

60 ECTS

Language

Englisch

Campus

Hamburg

Programme Start

zum WS

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter

Winter semester only (September); early-bird deadline 31 January, final deadline 30 April

IELTS

6.5

German Requirement

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

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Tuition & Fees

tuition:: 7000 EUR
semester fee:: 384 EUR

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Universität Hamburg, an Universitäten in Hamburg, Germany offers a LL.M. in European and International Law (MEIL), spanning 2 semesters (60 ECTS credits). The teaching language is Englisch; 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 provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

English TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5 minimum. Exemptions for native English speakers or applicants with a university degree offered in English.

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)

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Application Periods

Die Zulassung erfolgt jährlich nur zum Wintersemester (September). Bewerbungen für das kommende akademische Jahr können ab dem 1. November über das Online-Bewerbungsformular auf der Website der Universität eingereicht werden. Die „Early Bird“-Bewerbungsfrist endet jeweils am 31. Januar eines Jahres. Sind noch Plätze verfügbar, werden Bewerbungen bis zum 30. April des jeweiligen Jahres angenommen.

Admission Requirements

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

Academic Qualifications

Bewerber und Bewerberinnen müssen folgende Voraussetzungen erfüllen: • einen ersten qualifizierenden Abschluss an einer Hochschule im Bereich Rechtswissenschaft im Umfang von 240 Leistungspunkten (LP) und • die über die für das Programm und die Prüfungen erforderlichen Englischkenntnisse. Ein ausreichendes Niveau der englischen Sprache in Wort und Schrift ist durch ein TOEFL-Ergebnis von 90 oder IELTS 6.5 nachzuweisen. Gleichwertige Nachweise können im Einzelfall mit besonderer Begründung akzeptiert werden. Bewerber, die Englisch als Muttersprache sprechen oder einen in englischer Sprache angebotenen Hochschulabschluss erfolgreich absolviert haben, sind von dieser Anforderung befreit.

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

Europarecht Internationales Recht

Study Forms

Kooperation gemäß § 20 MRVO Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität Hamburg welcomes international applicants for its LL.M. in European and International Law (MEIL) in Hamburg. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 2 semesters (approximately 1 years), totalling 60 ECTS credits.

The teaching language is Englisch. Check the programme's admission page for specific language certificate requirements.

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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