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Students of the Master of Law (Double degree with Zurich) programme gain experience at two different universities, each with their own expertise. In this two-year master programme you will study one year in Leuven, Belgium and a second one in Zurich, Switzerland. The programme focuses on each institution's individual strengths: International and European Law in Leuven and Arbitration Law, Financial Law and Human Rights Law in Zurich. Switzerland enjoys a world-class reputation as a centre of arbitration and banking, and many international institutions are based in Geneva, just as they are in Brussels, 20 minutes by train from Leuven.
Upon completion of the programme, students receive a double degree - one from KU Leuven and another from the University of Zurich. A double degree from two leading law faculties in Europe will be of enormous added value for your future professional career in the world of business and/or international law. Each partner university will select fifteen students to participate in the programme.
Career perspectives
The Master of Law programme is a stepping stone towards an interesting legal career. As experts in European and international law, our students work in international law firms, a wide variety of public services at all levels of the government and in European and international institutions. Our graduates are also recruited by non-governmental organisations and companies in the private sector.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Students applying for admission to the Master of Law programme at KU Leuven will start the programme in Leuven (60 ECTS) and continue in Zurich during their second year (also 60 ECTS). In Leuven, your curriculum consists of a number of compulsory courses (18 ECTS), a large number of elective courses with a focus on European and INternational law (36 ECTS) and a practical clinic (6 ECTS). In Zurich, you will follow one compulsory course (6 ECTS) and you will also be able to choose from a wide range of electives (36 ECTS). In addition, you write a master's thesis (12 ECTS) and you follow a complementary methodology course (6 ECTS) at the University of Zürich.
Audience
Ideally, you should possess the following attributes:
- basic knowledge of local, European and international law and a general understanding of the mutual relationship between these three systems of law;
- a capability for situating law in its social, historical and geographical context;
- an ability for treating law with critical, reflective research;
- a sound knowledge of legal sources.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Campus Location
- Leuven, Belgium
Disciplines
European Law International Law View 5 other Masters in International Law in BelgiumExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents5613 EUR / year≈ 5613 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals1181 EUR / year≈ 1181 EUR / year
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Living costs
Leuven
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Law (Double degree with Zurich).
Available Scholarships
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