Europa-Institut, Saarland University

ACQUIN (system accreditation of Saarland University)
European Consortium for Accreditation (ECA) "Certificate for Quality of Internationalisation (CeQuInt)"

• The lecturers of the Europa-Institut ensure a highly practical approach to the program.
• In addition to professors teaching at Saarland University, the Europa-Institut hosts guest professors from all over the world.
• Included are top EU civil servants from the Commission, Council, Parliament and the Court of Justice, as well as leading personalities from the judiciary, business world, administrative and political sector.

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• One-year Master's program focusing on European and International Law
• Six modules are offered: Module 1: European Integration and Modules 2-6 with the study units European Economic Law, Foreign Trade and Investment, International Dispute Resolution and European, International Protection of Human Rights and IT Law (currently only available in German)
• Students can obtain up to two specializations in addition to their Master's degree, i.e. to obtain an LL.M. degree in International Dispute Resolution or European and International Protection of Human Rights
• Highly qualified specialists from the academic and business world
• Practice-oriented teaching combined with excellence in academic training
• Soft Skills trainings
• 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

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

The Europa-Institut offers a unique mixture of lectures, seminars, interactive exercises, language courses, communication skills training, guest lectures and discussions. It also offers the possibility to take part in moots, Eurosim and excursions to cities like Strasbourg or Luxembourg where students can get into direct contact with the “makers” of Europe. In meet & greet events organized by the alumni association of the Europa-Institut, EVER e.V., students moreover have the opportunity to talk and network with alumni.

Winter semester

Start: April
Duration: 5 months

Start: October
Duration: 6 months

The Europa-Institut itself does not award scholarships. However, there is the possibility to look for scholarships in either your home country or in Germany, i.e. via the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

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Find further information at our Course Page.

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Saarbrücken, West Germany

The Europa-Institut is located close to Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Brussels, Paris, The Hague, Geneva, Frankfurt and Berlin, all of which host significant European and international organizations such as the European Parliament, the European Commission, the European Court of Human Rights, the United Nations or NATO.

Saarbrücken as the state capital of Saarland is located at the heart of the European Union, and is closely connected to its European neighbors France and Luxembourg, holding a position as both a trade and exhibition center beyond its city and county borders. Cinemas, museums, theaters, concerts, opera, ballet – Saarbrücken has a lot to offer on many levels. Furthermore, galleries and museums open their doors to the interested visitor throughout the year. Culinary festivals also attract many visitors. Saarbrücken’s castle is also well worth a visit with its terraces that enable an amazing view of the city.

There are several accommodation options for staying in Saarbrücken. You can either rent a room or apartment in student accommodation (provided by the university), search for a room in shared student accommodation, or rent your own apartment. The Europa-Institut staff will be glad to help with your search and provides you with a list of options once you are admitted to the program.

Regular excursions to European and international institutions as well as extracurricular offers such as a Christmas party, a tour through Saarbrücken at the beginning of the academic year and a summer party at the end of it form an international team out of the students. The university offers a variety of sports opportunities.

→ The alumni association of the Europa-Institut.