This program is a 120-ECTS, writing-intensive option, with 24 ECTS assigned to the master’s thesis, and lasts four semesters or two academic years. In the first semester, students must complete five courses, three of which are required and two of which are electives. In the second semester, students must complete one required course, two elective courses, and Research Activity I. In the third semester, students must complete Research Activity II, a Seminar, and the Thesis Proposal. The fourth semester is dedicated to the completion of the master’s thesis.

Requirements for Admission into the M.A. in Comparative Private Law (120)

Candidates who earned a baccalaureate degree in law or related discipline, such as political sciences, economic sciences, criminal sciences, or criminology are eligible for admission into this program. Call for admission into this program complies with the Law, Statute and Rules of study at IUS. Successful application into the program mandates submission of documents enlisted in the call for admissions.

To complete the requirements for admission, applicants must submit evidence of proficiency in English necessary for the successful completion of the program. This includes successful completion of the Proficiency Exam at the IUS English Language School, in accordance with the general acts of the University. Applicants may also be required to take a special test or interview to determine their proficiency in English.