Overview
The Legal or Governance Research Degree Master of Studies offered by the ELGS - European Law and Governance School It is supported by the expansive ELGS International Faculty network of legal and governance scholars and practitioners worldwide, the ELGS’ Partner Universities across Europe and the world, and the EPLO.
While this program encourages mobility and flexibility, students are expected to be devoted full-time to their MSt studies. Students who are employed must be able to balance work and study and be able to deliver their thesis within the established period of time.
Completion of the MSt grants the successful graduate the opportunity to apply for Probationary Research Student (PRS) status, which enables students to transfer to PhD status.
The following specializations are offered:
Master of Studies in Legal Research
Master of Studies in Governance Research
Master of Studies in Legal and Governance Research
Program Benefits
The ELGS MSt program is a modern program of the highest academic standard, which has been designed with flexibility and mobility in mind .The International Faculty Network is comprised of professors and practitioners from throughout the world, which enables students to conduct research on a wide range of topics, in many countries and in roughly 10 languages.
Accreditation
ELGS degrees are recognized as equivalent to Italian university degrees G.U., Decreto 27/02/2023, art. 1-2
- Art. 76 of Law 4310/2014 states that degrees from International Organizations Greece is a member of are equivalent to those from Greek public universities.
- ELGS degrees are recognized as equivalent to Georgian university degrees.
- The ELGS degree programs are recognized by partner universities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Attend a 1-week orientation program in the end of January at the Athens’ premises (25 hours of classes in research methods, statistical methods, presentation preparation, public speaking)
- Assigned a Supervisor and Devise Work Program
- Attend classes and conferences as determined by supervisor and meet with supervisor
- Delivery of Thesis
- Thesis Defense
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Applications for Session 2026/2027 are open for submission until June 2026.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Athens, Greece
- Roma, Italy
Disciplines
European Law Legal Studies Political Science View 4 other Masters in Legal Studies in GreeceWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online Application Form in English
- Photograph and ID (scanned and uploaded)
- Most Recent Academic Record (scanned and uploaded)
- Proof of proficiency of language that thesis will be written in, if non-native speaker
- Personal Statement & Scholarship request if applicable (400-600 words)
- Two Reference Letters (if employed, one must be from current employer)
- Research Proposal 1,000 words
- Two Academic Writing Samples on relevant topic (Master’s thesis accepted)
- Application Fee of 50€ (non-refundable)
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15180 EUR / year≈ 15180 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals15180 EUR / year≈ 15180 EUR / year
Additional Details
Students must prove they can fund their tuition. If funded externally, note it in the application.
Living costs
Athens
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
There are a limited number of scholarships available each year, which are select based upon merit. In the event that you are interested in being considered for a scholarship, please submit a scholarship request in the amount of 400-600 words. For more information on Scholarships please visit the relevant page under the Admissions tab.
This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?
- Greece
- Italy
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Scholarships Information
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