Europa-Institut, International Law School - LL.M. with concentration in European and International Human Rights

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The focus of this concentration in European and International Human Rights is on the main features, limitations and developments in human rights protection. Institutional, procedural and substantive aspects of human rights law are covered. Students will gain a sound theoretical understanding of human rights law, as well as its practical implications. A particular emphasis is put on the different levels of human rights protection, as well as the relationship between the European Union and the Council of Europe. The courses cover both past and pending case law which addresses current issues such as anti-discrimination, business and human rights as well as human rights challenges in a digital world.

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Selection of courses offered in this concentration (subject to change):

• Regional Protection of Human Rights in Europe
• Human Rights in EU Law
• The Protection of Human Rights (in Europe) – Law and Policy of a Multilevel System
• Global Protection of Human Rights
• Public International Law
• Recent Case-Law of the European Court of Human Rights
• The European Convention and the European Court of Human Rights – Essentials
• Human Rights and Investment
• Anti-Discrimination (LGBTQI+)
• The Protection of Privacy in the Digital Age – A challenge of Europe and the World
• Human Rights in Peace and War
• Business and Human Rights

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Key Facts about the Master's program

• One-year Master's program (LL.M.) focusing on European and International Law
• Program is in English, some courses can be taken in German
• Highly qualified specialists from the academic and business world
• Practice-oriented teaching combined with excellence in academic training
• 75 students from 30 countries
• Excursions to European and international institutions
• Intensive support from the Europa-Institut team
• Access to an international network via our Alumni Association EVER e.V.
• Excellent preparation for the European and international job market

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Saarland University is a modern university in the Saar-Lor-Lux region with almost 17.000 students. In the triangle of Germany, France and Luxembourg, it lies in close distance to cities with European and international organizations such as Strasbourg, Luxembourg, Paris or Brussels. With every fifth student being international, the day-to-day-life on campus, the teaching and research have a strong international component. It is a campus where everything is in close range - libraries, coffee shops, a gym, a cinema and much more! 

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The Europa-Institut at Saarland University is the second oldest institution of its kind. Each year, renowned lecturers come to prepare students for the challenges of the European and international job market. In more than seven decades, over 5.000 students from all over the world have graduated from the program and now hold positions in European and international organizations, internationally oriented law firms and companies as well as in national governments and administrations. The Europa-Institut is known for high educational standards and its close contact to European and international institutions. 

It is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the European Commission and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), certified by the ACQUIN agency from Saarland University and received the so-called “Certificate for Quality of Internationalisation (CeQuInt)” for the successful implementation of an internationalization strategy in its Master’s program.

Professors from Saarland University, guest professors from all over the world and experts from the practical field such as top EU civil servants from European institutions as well as leading personalities from the judiciary, the business world and the political sector ensure a highly practical approach to the program. The mixture of lectures, seminars, interactive exercises, moot courts, language courses, communication skills training and discussions combines theoretical knowledge and practical application.

The Europa-Institut has an excellently equipped library containing all official publications of the European Union and an IT center for research. It has its own academic journal ZEuS, an exclusive forum at the NOMOS-Verlag for the publishing of speeches, dissertations and Master’s theses and is editor to a series of collected materials that combine key documents for the respective fields of the LL.M. program.

The requirements for admission to the LL.M. program "European and International Law" at the Europa-Institut are as follows

• a university degree in law or in a comparable subject (business studies, humanities) from a German or foreign university and
• proof of sound knowledge of English and also of German, if you want to attend classes in German

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The Master's program "European and International Law" begins in the winter semester. Deadline for applications is 15 July each year. Late applications may be accepted until 30 September.

The number of available places is limited. Candidates are selected on the basis of their academic qualifications and suitability.

More information on www.europainstitut.de/application

The tuition fees are 6,800 Euro per academic year (3,400 Euro per semester).

An additional administrative fee is payable to Saarland University. This entitles students to an ID-Card, which authorizes free use of public transportation within the Saarland and accident insurance. In addition, it confirms student status and can therefore be used to obtain student discounts.

If you would like to know more about scholarship opportunities, please visit the relevant section of our website where you will find more extensive information: https://europainstitut.de/en/studies/master-llm/finances-scholarships

Numerous scholarships are granted to applicants by the governments or state departments of their home countries. Searching locally for grants is therefore always a good place to start.

The Europa-Institut is part of Saarland University, a campus university located close to the city centre of Saarbrücken.

Saarbrücken is a very pleasant and active city to live in. Due to its proximity to France, the locals have in many ways adopted the French way of life, as can be seen when strolling around the picturesque St. Johanner Markt with its many cafés on a sunny afternoon.
However, although the city has much to offer in itself, exploring other attractive destinations is never a difficult task due to its central location. The cities of Metz and Luxembourg, for example, are within an hour of Saarbrücken, and both well worth a visit. Paris can be reached in under 2 hours by train.

The Europa-Institut assists students with finding accommodation.

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With student get-togethers, parties, sports activities, cultural activities such as theatre groups and the choir as well as extracurricular courses there is something to do for everyone on campus and beyond! Saarbrücken offers a wide variety of small and big theaters, museums, cinemas, concerts and festivals. Especially during the summer months, you can enjoy the beautiful Saar river and the so-called St. Johanner market in the city center. There is also an active night life with bars and clubs and a lot to do around Saarbrücken and in Saarland in general. You can find more information here.

The Europa-Institut offers a so-called European Summer Course each year. The European Summer Course 2023 #NewVisions4theWorld will take place from 24 July to 2 August 2023 at the Europäische Akademie Otzenhausen. More info on www.europainstitut.de/esc