- Degree
- Master of Laws (LLM)
- Course location
- Hamburg
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- English
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 2 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Application deadline
- 15 March 2026
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- 5,600 EUR
- Additional information on tuition fees
- Tuition fee for the whole programme: 11,200 EUR
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- Yes
- Description/content
- The "Law of the Sea and International Environmental Law (LLM)” Master’s programme (LoSIEL) at Universität Hamburg offers a unique programme in the field of international law of the sea and international environmental law. This exclusive programme is aimed at legal graduates who intend to pursue a career in national and international organisations or an academic career.
The programme spans one year and consists of two semesters in which students earn 60 credit points (ECTS). Instruction is conducted entirely in English. The curriculum includes modules on general international law as well as specialised units on international law of the sea and international environmental law, complemented by comparative law modules and those focusing on regional actors. A highlight of the programme is the close connection between theory and practice. Students benefit from courses taught by international law experts, judges of international tribunals and practitioners. To apply, candidates must hold a first qualifying degree in law and provide proof of English language proficiency. The programme is expected to be offered additionally as a double degree in cooperation with the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, giving students the opportunity to complete part of their studies in the USA.
The Master’s programme provides a solid academic and practice-oriented foundation, preparing graduates for demanding legal roles worldwide.