Vienna (University of Vienna)
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| Name: | Vienna (University of Vienna) | Continent: | Europe |
| Street: | Schottenbastei 10-16 | Country/State: | Austria |
| City: | Vienna | County: | |
| Postcode: | A-1010 | Department: | International Legal Studies
Universität Wien
University of Vienna
Department for European, International and Comparative Law |
- The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. The university has a long and outstanding tradition of excellence within the academic field.There are approximately 85,000 students.
Established in Austria's capital Vienna in the heart of Central Europe and the European Union, the University of Vienna is regularly ranked among Europe's top universities. - University of Vienna's Law School was also founded in 1365 and was of the first law schools established in Europe. Since that time, it has become internationally recognised for its innovation in pioneering legal frontiers and educating lawyers.
Vienna is a terrific "international" city with many international organizations, its international business community, its nearby technology clusters, and its dominant cultural emphasis.The Law Faculty's building, the "Juridicum", is located in the centre of Vienna. - The LLM in International Legal Studies is a 1 year full time or a 2 year half time program that aims to deepen knowledge of the structures of and issues in international law.
The city of Vienna hosts a number of international organizations and offers an ideal environment for the study of international law. A few internships are available for particularly qualified students.
The program comprises four modules focusing on different areas of international law:
* Fundamental Issues of International Law,
* International Economic Law,
* International Organizations and
* International Dispute Settlement
International Law
- LL.M. in International Legal Studies
- English
- Full-Time
- LL.M. in International Legal Studies
- English
- Part-Time
- Candidates must hold a first law degree. Students holding a Bachelor or Master of Law, JD, LL.B., or LL.M. from a foreign or Austrian law school are eligible to apply.
- Tuition for the LLM Program is EUR 10,000 for the academic year. The tuition fee must be paid in instalments. In addition, students are required to pay the student union fee which is currently EUR 15.86 per semester.
The tuition fee does not include books and course materials, nor living expenses and health insurance.
Accommodation / Living Expenses
The University of Vienna does not offer on-campus housing.
Students are required to have health insurance. Please apply for European Health Insurance (against all risks, including dental care) before arriving in Austria, as this is a prerequisite for obtaining a visa and later a residence permit.
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