European and International Business Law
Program Option: English / Full-time
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The LL.M. program “European and International Business Law” provides focused, in-depth expertise in European and international business law. At its core is the internationally operating company – its legal position in the European Internal Market and in international commercial relations. The program offers a broad and systematic education that prepares you to practice business law with a European and international focus. The full-time program also includes a strong European and international intellectual property (IP) and technology law emphasis.
In the English full-time option, you study on campus in person, Monday through Friday. This immersive schedule gives you consistent, face-to-face interaction with faculty and peers, enabling rich case discussions, immediate feedback and a dynamic classroom experience. You benefit from direct access to the University’s libraries, study spaces and student services throughout the week, helping you stay focused and make steady progress. The predictable weekday rhythm supports a clear routine, while the on-site setting fosters strong networking and collaboration within your cohort.
What our Lecturers say
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Professor of Private, Private International and Comparative Law at the University of ViennaInternational banking and financial law opens up financing opportunities for companies around the world. It is equally crucial for the protection of investors who choose to invest abroad.
Prof. Dr. Matthias Lehmann, D.E.A. (Paris II), LL.M., J.S.D. (Columbia), Lecturer -
Deputy Director of the Centre for a Digital Economy at the European University Institute, FlorenceFor LLM students, specializing in competition law is a strategic pathway to work at the European Commission, national competition authorities, leading law firms, and antitrust compliance departments of large corporations.
Univ. Prof. Dr. Marco Botta, LL.M., Lecturer -
Attorney at Law (Austria), Vienna Professor of Law (University of Vienna)Teaching EU Employment Law -- a subject that concerns and is very much relevant for almost everyone across the EU, regardless whether one operates a company, works as an executive or as a regular employee.
Hon.-Prof. Dr. Stefan Köck, LL.M., Lecturer -
Partner at Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbHAs an attorney having practiced in the United States and currently practicing in Austria, my aim is to provide students with practice-oriented insights on cross-border matters with a focus on contracts ranging from supply agreements to M&A transactions.
Dr. Paul LUIKI, J.D. (University of Iowa), Attorney at law, Lecturer -
Partner at BINDER GROESSWANG RechtsanwälteI teach in this program, because I am convinced that the combination between academia and practice creates synergies for students as well as the area of law as such, particularly in restructuring & insolvency. Looking forward to seeing you in class!
Dr. Georg Wabl LL.M. (London), Lecturer -
Bernhard NollLawyer / Partner at Korn Attorneys, Focus on Copyright Law and Media LawThe development of Copyright Law plays an important and fascinating role in the constant change of society and technology.
Dr. Alexandra Thurner, LL.M., Lecturer
Modules
The LL.M. program is structured into core and advanced modules. The core modules cover the central topics of European and international business law and are mandatory for all students. The advanced modules offer a wide range of specializations that you can choose as electives based on your individual interests and career goals.
The core modules form the common foundation of the master’s program and are mandatory for all students.
Courses:
- Introduction to EU Law: The Legal System of the European Union
- European Internal Market Law
- European Competition Law
- WTO Law
- Master Thesis Seminar
The advanced modules offer a wide range of specializations that you can choose based on your individual interests and career goals.
Electives:
- European and International Corporate Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions International
- Drafting and Negotiating Cross-border M&A Contracts
- European State Aid Law
- State Aid and Subsidies International
- European Consumer Law
- EU Employment Law
- European Private International Law
- International Business Arbitration
- International Sales Contracts
- European and International Tax Law
- International Investment Law
- International Banking and Financial Law
- European and International Restructuring and Insolvency Law
- International Dispute Resolution in Business
- The Law and Business of Start-ups International: Silicon Valley's Approach and Strategies
- EU Intellectual Property Law
- European and International Patent Law
- European and International Copyright Law
- European and International Trademark Law
- IP Licensing and Technology Transfer in Europe and international
- European and International E-Commerce Law
- European and International Communications Law
- European Data Protection Law
- European and International Business Law, Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law Seminar
- Introduction to U.S. Business Law
- Introduction to U.S. Intellectual Property Law
You develop a practice-oriented topic for your master’s thesis in European and international business law and produce a rigorous, well-founded analysis. The master’s thesis allows you to set individual areas of focus that reflect your personal interests and career goals. A seminar supports you in selecting a topic, refining your methodology and deepening your subject-matter expertise.
What our Graduates say
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The program fit my busy schedule at work and provided an executive-level pace. (…) Background support is selfless and kind and I have acquired knowledge and skills for which I will be grateful for the rest of my life.
Levente Varga, LL.M., MBA, Graduate -
The LL.M. offers a bridge between academia and practice, combining in-depth study of European law with practical skills across a wide range of courses that truly let you tailor your experience.
Bianka Sedmakova, Graduate -
The smaller class sizes also mean great opportunities for connections with like-minded peers. I would highly recommend the program to anyone seeking a practical and well-connected learning experience.
Mikele Muckenschnabl, Graduate -
The curriculum provided a solid foundation for my professional career and the team consistently guided students toward meaningful opportunities in and around Vienna beyond conventional coursework.
Rrita Rexhepi, Graduate -
I enjoyed Competition Law and Drafting and Negotiating Cross-border M&A Contracts the most, and I am already applying the knowledge from these courses in my current legal practice. For me personally, this study was an unforgettable experience.
Jakub Mandelík, Graduate
Admission Process
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Requirements
- A first law degree/diploma (LLB, JD, etc.) or another degree/diploma of a program with a substantial legal education
- Non-native speakers must prove their good knowledge of English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)
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Application
Please submit the following documents via the registration form:
- CV
- Motivation Letter
- Academic degrees or any other graduation diplomas
- Transcripts of your previous studies
- Official photo ID
- Proof of English language proficiency (only for non-native speakers who did not graduate from an English-language program)
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Admission
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Admissions are done on a rolling basis. The number of spaces of the program is limited. Admission is based on the availability of free spaces, the date of application and your qualifications.
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FAQs
Yes. If your application is successful, you will receive admission on the condition that you can provide proof of completion of your first degree before the start of the LL.M. program.
In the English full-time program, courses are offered from Monday through Friday in the university's lecture halls. You study in person on campus.
Once you are admitted, you will find detailed information on the specific course dates in Moodle.
Students in the LL.M. program “European and International Business Law” have several years of professional experience and come from a wide range of professional backgrounds. Some also enroll in the LL.M. program immediately after completing their undergraduate studies. This mix of different levels of experience creates a highly dynamic, interactive and multicultural learning environment for the lectures. Students come from all around the world to attend this LL.M. program.
Yes. In addition to general funding opportunities for continuing education, there are also specific funding options for the LL.M. program “European and International Business Law.” You can find more information on the overview page.
The International Alumni Network is a key part of the program. As a graduate or current student of the LL.M. program “European and International Business Law,” you can connect across all cohorts via the program’s International Alumni Network.
In addition to building relationships with lecturers during your studies, the LL.M. program enables you to establish long-term professional contacts across generations of alumni and to maintain personal friendships from your time in the program – connections that often last a lifetime.
Access the International Alumni Network here:
- LinkedIn: LLM European and International Business Law (University of Vienna) (LinkedIn login required)
- Jus-Alumni: jusalumni
- Alumni Communitiy of the University of Vienna: Alumni Community
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Program Management.
Contact
Maria Sturm
LL.M.
Program Management
Postgraduate Center
Campus der Universität Wien
Spitalgasse 2, Court 1
Entrance 1.5
1090 Vienna
+43-1-4277-10831
+43-664-817 6766
eiblaw(at)univie.ac.at
Please schedule an appointment for a personal advising consultation.
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