Overview

The International Law program at University of Göttingen encompasses not only the exploration of theoretical foundations of international law, but also the critical examination of numerous real-life examples and case studies illustrating the practical application of its rules and principles.

The program encourages and supports the development of independent thinking, a vital skill in the dynamic realm of international law.

Career perspectives

On the one hand, the Master's degree program prepares students for a possible Ph.D in the areas of general international law, but also in the specialist areas of (international) commercial and criminal law. On the other hand, the Master's offers graduates opportunities in international organizations (e.g. OECD, WTO, UN), public administration or NGOs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public International Law
International Economic Law
International Criminal Law
Master Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göttingen, Germany

Disciplines

International Law View 16 other Masters in International Law in Germany

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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

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's or higher degree in law, political science, international relations or another related subject
Additional one year of relevant professional experience

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7800 EUR / year

≈ 7800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7800 EUR / year

≈ 7800 EUR / year

Living costs

Göttingen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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