The first deadlines for LL.M. programs in Europe beginning Fall 2019 are already approaching.
Here we present a list of application deadlines for LL.M. programs at European law schools, starting in the fall of 2019. The schools were chosen based on the most-visited programs on LLM GUIDE, plus other top programs.
Some schools have separate deadlines for non-EU/EEA students who need extra time to obtain visas, so remember to check for the deadline that best applies to your situation.
It is best to double-check any deadlines you are aiming for on the relevant law school's website.
Austria - Fall 2019 LL.M. application deadlines
University of Vienna (LL.M. in International Legal Studies)
- September 1 (deadline for EU passport holders)
University of Vienna (European and International Business Law Program)
- August 31
Belgium - LL.M. application deadlines, fall 2019
College of Europe
- January 16
Ghent University
- Applications received on a rolling basis. The school recommends you apply by the end of February if you require a visa.
University of Liège - Liege Competition and Innovation Institute
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until program start in mid-September. Non-EU citizens must apply by mid-April in order to have enough time to get a visa.
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Institute for European Studies - IES)
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Denmark - Fall 2019 LL.M. application deadlines
University of Copenhagen
- EU/EEA/Swiss applicants: March 1
- Everyone else: January 15
Finland - LL.M. application deadlines, fall 2019
University of Helsinki
- April 30
France - Fall 2019 LL.M. application deadlines
Queen Mary (QMUL) - Paris
- July 26
Sorbonne University International
- Deadline: September 15
LYON Catholic
- Deadline: June 30
Paris I – Sorbonne
- Deadline: June 1
Toulouse I Capitole
- Deadline: May 11
Paris II – Assas
- Dates not yet available
LYON III
- June 30, but applications accepted on a rolling basis so it is advisable to apply early
Germany - LL.M. application deadlines, fall 2019
ILF Institute for Law and Finance at Frankfurt University
- Applicants accepted on a rolling basis
Freie Universität (FU) Berlin
- Application deadline: May 31
Hamburg University (EMLE Program)
- Rolling applications
Munich University
- Application deadline: July 15
Munich Intellectual Property Law Center MIPLC
- Application deadline: April 30
- Candidates seeking financial assistance via DAAD must apply by October 15 a year beforehand
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
- LL.M application deadlines: July 15
Europa-Institut - Universität des Saarlandes
- Deadline: July 15
- Late applications may be accepted until September 30
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin)
- Application deadline: March 31
Hungary - LL.M. application deadlines, fall 2019
Central European University
- Deadline for applicants who wish to be considered for CEU financial aid: January 31
- Deadline for self-financing applicants who require a visa: May 1
- Deadline for self-financing applicants from EU/EEA countries: August 30
Italy - LL.M. application deadlines, fall 2019
European University Institute Florence (EUI)
- Application deadline: January 31
UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute)
- September 16
Luxembourg - Fall 2019 LL.M. application deadlines
University Luxembourg
- Deadlines not yet published
The Netherlands - LL.M. application deadlines, fall 2019
Tilburg Law School
- Deadline, international, Non-EU/EEA: April 1
- Deadline, EU/EEA/Swiss applicants: July 1
- Deadline, Dutch applicants: August 1
Leiden Law School
- Deadlines, international students: April 1
- Deadlines, EU/EEA/Swiss students: June 15
Amsterdam Law School
- Deadline, LL.M.: January 15 (if applying for a scholarship)
- Deadline, LL.M, international students: April 1
- Deadline, LL.M, Dutch students: May 1
Maastricht University
- Deadline, LL.M. September start, international students: June 1 (international)
- Deadline, LL.M. September start, EU/EEA/Swiss students: July 15
- Deadline, LL.M. February start, non-EU/EEA students: November 1
- Deadline, LL.M. February start, EU/EEA students: December 15
Erasmus School of Law
- Deadline, EMLE: January 11
- Deadline, LL.M., international applicants applying for an external scholarship: December 1
- Deadline, LL.M., international students applying for tuition waiver: May 1
- Deadline, LL.M., international students: July 1
- Deadline, LL.M., EU students: August 1
- Deadline, LL.M., Dutch students: August 15
Utrecht University School of Law
- Rolling deadlines
University of Groningen
- May 1
Norway - Fall 2019 LL.M. application deadlines
University of Oslo
- Application deadline, international students: December 1
- Application deadline, EU/EEA/Swiss students: March 1
- Application deadline, students from Norway & the Nordics: April 15
Portugal - LL.M. application deadlines, fall 2019
Lisbon Católica
- Rolling application deadlines, program starts in September
Spain - Fall 2019 LL.M. application deadlines
IE Law School
- Rolling deadlines
ISDE
- Rolling deadlines
ESADE Law School
- Rolling deadlines
Sweden - LL.M. application deadlines, fall 2019
Stockholm University
- Round 1: January 15
- round 2: April 15
Uppsala University
- January 15
Lund University
- Application deadline: January 15
Switzerland - LL.M. application deadlines, fall 2019
University of Zurich
- Application deadline, EU/EEA/Swiss students: April 30
- International students who require a visa: February 28
MIDS Geneva
- December 20
IHEID Graduate Institute (Geneva)
- January 15
Fribourg University
- Early registration discounts are available: 10% discount when you apply by March 31, or 5% discount if you apply by May 31
ADH Geneva
- January 15
Lausanne (UNIL)
- June 30, but applications are accepted on a rolling basis so it pays to apply early
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