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    European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.)

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    Hamburg, DELLMIn-person1 year
    €12,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    105
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits

    European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.) at University of Hamburg is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person LLM program based in Hamburg, DE. Tuition is €12,000.

    About the program

    The program teaches economic analysis of law through comparative methods, covering general law and economics in the first term followed by specialization in tracks such as public and international law, markets corporations and regulators, or innovation and intellectual property. Students study at two or three partner universities and complete a master's thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Term 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT Test: Minimum score of 95 (minimum reading: 13, listening: 12, speaking: 18, writing: 21)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (academic module): Minimum score of 7.0 (minimum per section: 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €21,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.) at University of Hamburg cost?
    The total estimated tuition for European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.) at University of Hamburg is €12,000 across 60 required credits.
    Is European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.) at University of Hamburg online or in-person?
    European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.) at University of Hamburg is offered in-person.
    How long does European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.) at University of Hamburg take to complete?
    European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.) at University of Hamburg is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    How large is the European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.) at University of Hamburg cohort?
    European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.) at University of Hamburg typically enrolls around 105 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.) at University of Hamburg?
    Post-completion work rights for European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) (LL.M.) at University of Hamburg: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)