Overview

The programme in law (LL.M. in International Business Law) at the University of Lausanne offers the highest quality of teaching in small group settings delivered by an international team of distinguished academics and practitioners.

It proposes 5 specialisations (International Business Law and Innovation, International Business Law and Sports, International Business Disputes, International Business Transactions, and International Business Regulation) or a bespoke pick-and-choose programme in International Business Law which enables students to select courses according to their personal interests and needs. A variety of courses offered abroad complement the programme.

COMPETENCES AND PERSPECTIVES

The UNIL LL.M. programme prepares lawyers from around the world for the legal challenges in a globalised economy. Through the acquisition of knowledge and competence and the contact with international legal practice, the graduates of this programme will be prepared to become highly-skilled experts and decision-makers in an international environment – in international law firms, courts, multi-national enterprises, international organisations and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Contracts

International Commercial Litigation
Sharing Economy and the Law

Investment Arbitration

International Commercial Arbitration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National

More details

Fall Semester: 31.03 for applicants who require support with visa applications
Spring Semester: 30.09 for applicants who require support with visa applications

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Disciplines

Business Law View 5 other Masters in Business Law in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application requirements:

a) hold a Master of Law (MLaw) from a Swiss university or an equivalent university degree, as determined by the Admissions Office on the basis of documents presented, or
b) hold a Bachelor of Law (BLaw) from a Swiss university or an equivalent university degree, as determined by the Admissions Office on the basis of documents presented, and meet one of the following, additional conditions, deemed sufficient by the Programme Directors:
i. they are able to demonstrate additional relevant training (minimum 60 ECTS credits), or
ii. they are able to demonstrate relevant professional experience (minimum 12 months)
a letter of motivation
a complete and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae

two letters of recommendation

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 CHF for the full programme during 12 months.
National

18000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 CHF for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Lausanne

1609 - 1979 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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