International Law and Sustainability

Leuphana Universitat Luneburg · Lüneburg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Laws
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Lüneburg
Apply by
Register by 1 June 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester

Leuphana Universitat Luneburg does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €4,950 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
For a detailed list of requirements, see: https://www.leuphana.de/master-apply .
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 96 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 96 IELTS Academic: 7
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries Iceland Norway Liechtenstein Switzerland For the winter semester: until 1 June The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries United Kingdom For the winter semester: until 1 May
Apply through
• uni-assist • Website

About this programme

The Master’s programme combines international law and sustainability studies to prepare lawyers for addressing some of the world’s most pressing global challenges. In a time of accelerating climate change, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, human rights violations, and social inequality, the programme explores how legal systems can contribute to sustainable and just transformations. In the course of two years, students examine how international and transnational legal frameworks can promote sustainability and where current legal approaches need reform. The curriculum encourages critical reflection on the role of international law in achieving environmental protection, social justice, and global equity. Core areas of study include: Public international law and international economic law Law of the sea and transnational private law Business and human rights Theories, concepts, and methods of international sustainability law Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical research skills while developing intercultural competencies through studying in two academic and cultural contexts. The first year is based at Leuphana University Lüneburg (Germany) , focusing on the foundations of international and sustainability law. In the second year, students specialise at one of Leuphana’s partner universities: the University of Glasgow (Scotland) , University of the Western Cape (South Africa) , Università degli Studi di Milano Statale (Italy) , or the University of the

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