Overview

The Law program at University of Zurich illustrates the scientific and social importance of law and the responsibility that lawyers bear. The Master’s degree program focuses on providing students with an in-depth legal education and the skills to work independently on scientific and practical tasks.The study program Law builds on, supplements and deepens the knowledge acquired in the bachelor's degree. It offers students considerable freedom to pursue their individual interests. The program prepares and qualifies them for work in science and research and equips them with the necessary skills to practice in

the legal professions.

Career possibilities

The Master of Law UZH program Rechtswissenschaft opens up a wide range of professions. The programme prepares students for work in the corporate, judicial and

administrative legal profession. Beyond these fields, graduates from this program may hold leading positions in business, culture and politics.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Civil Law and Civil Procedure Law

Trade and Business Law

Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law

Public Law

Interdisciplinary Modules/Practice Modules

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Master of Laws (LLM)

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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

IELTS

7

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Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the Master’s program, candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Law from a Swiss university.

Students with a foreign Bachelor of Law or an equivalent degree may be admitted to the Master’s study program subject to restrictions worth a maximum of 60 ECTS credits.

Any student who has been definitively excluded from studies at the Faculty of Law, University of Zurich, or from any other Swiss faculty of law, will no longer be admitted to a program of study in law.

Further information is available from the academic advisory service.

Tuition Fee

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International

1440 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 CHF per semester during 18 months.
National

1440 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 CHF per semester during 18 months.

Surcharge for foreign students at Master: 100 CHF

Living costs for Zürich

1920 - 2572 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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