Master in
International and European law

MASTER OF LAW*:

The Master of Law follows the Bachelor programme to complete students' basic legal training. Graduates can therefore enter the job market directly. Thanks to the range of available electives and the dissertation, students may have the opportunity to gain general knowledge in various legal fields.

THEMATIC MASTER'S PROGRAMME*:

  • International and European law: focuses on topics relating to peace and cooperation, international organisations, the European Union, trade and individuals within the international community.

 

*This programme is available in a bilingual format (Geneva/Basel).

Programme length

1.5 years (3 semesters)

Language of instruction

French
Passive knowledge of German is strongly recommended.
Courses in English

Conditions of registration

www.unige.ch/conditions/MA

Admission Conditions

A Bachelor of Law from a Swiss university or an equivalent foreign law degree.

Applications

Deadline for Fall Semester for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2025
(30 April 2025 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)

Deadline for Spring Semester: to be checked on the website of the Admissions Office

www.unige.ch/enrolment

Master in International and European law

3 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 90 ECTS credits
6 core courses (36 credits)
6 electives (36 credits)
Dissertation and seminar (18 credits):
The dissertation is written as part of a seminar; however, students may write their dissertation outside the seminar (12 credits) and supplement it with an additional elective (6 credits).

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Master's Sheet :
International and European law

Mobility

Students may earn up to 54 of the 90 ECTS credits from a university approved by the Law Faculty.

www.unige.ch/exchange

Professional Prospects

Private or public sector jurist, lawyer, solicitor, judge, legal advisor in government or non-governmental organisations, etc.

Contact information

Ms Caterina Gidari Wassmer
T. +41 (0)22 379 85 63

Ms Bita Bertossa
T. +41 (0)22 379 86 07

Ms Youmna Colin-Osta
T. +41 (0)22 379 84 87

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