European and International Business Law
Program Option: English / Part-time
Flexible Online Part-Time Program for Working Professionals
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.
In the English part-time option, you study in a flexible, career-friendly format designed for working professionals. All courses of the online, part-time LL.M. program take place in the University of Vienna’s virtual classrooms via live streaming, offered as Friday/Saturday block courses throughout the academic year. You can choose the start date that suits you best – October or March – so you can align your studies with your professional and personal schedule.
What our Lecturers say
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Deputy Director of the Centre for a Digital Economy at the European University Institute, FlorenceFor LL.M. 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 -
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
Content
In the part-time option, the courses are predefined to ensure excellent compatibility with your professional schedule. Courses are scheduled in compact blocks on Friday and Saturday, giving you a predictable rhythm that minimizes disruption to your workweek. All courses of the online part-time LL.M. program are offered in virtual classrooms of the University of Vienna (live-streaming). This structured format helps you plan ahead with confidence, stay focused on your goals and make steady progress alongside your career.
- Introduction to EU Law: The Legal System of the European Union
- European Internal Market Law
- European Competition Law
- WTO Law
- European and International Corporate Law
- Drafting and Negotiating Cross-border M&A Contracts
- European Private International Law
- International Dispute Resolution in Business
- European and International Tax Law
- European Data Protection Law
- European and International E-Commerce Law
- International Sales Contracts
- EU State Aid Law
- International Investment Law
- European and International Business Law Seminar I
- European and International Business Law Seminar II
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.
To help you plan ahead, we are providing you with the dates for the next two semesters. Once you are admitted, you will find information on the specific course details in Moodle.
Fall semester 2026/27*:
| Date | Time | Course title |
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| 19.09.2026 | 10:30-16:30 | Introduction to EU Law |
| 20.09.2026 | 09:30-15:30 | Introduction to EU Law |
| 03.10.2026 | 09:30-17:30 | European Competition Law I |
| 04.10.2026 | 09:30-13:00 | European Competition Law I |
| 17.10.2026 | 09:30-17:30 | European Competition Law II |
| 18.10.2026 | 09:30-13:00 | European Competition Law II |
| 13.11.2026 | 09:30-17:30 | European Internal Market Law I |
| 14.11.2026 | 09:30-13:00 & 13:30-15:00 | European Internal Market Law I & Master Thesis Seminar |
| 27.11.2026 | 09:30-17:30 | European Internal Market Law II |
| 28.11.2026 | 09:30-13:00 | European Internal Market Law II |
| 12.12.2026 | 09:30-17:30 | WTO Law |
| 13.12.2026 | 09:30-13:00 | WTO Law |
| 09.01.2027 | 09:30-17:30 | European and International Corporate Law |
| 10.01.2027 | 09:30-13:00 | European and International Corporate Law |
| 23.01.2027 | 09:30-17:30 | Drafting and Negotiating Cross-border M&A Contracts |
| 24.01.2027 | 09:30-13:00 & 13:30-15:00 | Drafting and Negotiating Cross-border M&A Contracts & Master Thesis Seminar |
Spring semester 2027*:
| Date | Time | Course title |
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| 26.02.2027 | 10:00-18:00 | European and International E-Commerce Law |
| 27.02.2027 | 09:30-13:00 | European and International E-Commerce Law |
| 05.03.2027 | 09:30-17:30 | European Private International Law |
| 06.03.2027 | 09:30-13:00 & 13:30-15:00 | European Private International Law & Master Thesis Seminar |
| 19.03.2027 | 09:30-17:30 | International Dispute Resolution in Business |
| 20.03.2027 | 09:30-13:00 | International Dispute Resolution in Business |
| 02.04.2027 | 09:30-17:30 | EU State Aid Law |
| 03.04.2027 | 09:30-13:00 | EU State Aid Law |
| 16.04.2027 | 09:30-17:30 | European Data Protection Law |
| 17.04.2027 | 09:30-13:00 | European Data Protection Law |
| 21.05.2027 | 09:30-17:30 | International Sales Contracts |
| 22.05.2027 | 09:30-13:00 | International Sales Contracts |
| 04.06.2027 | 09:30-17:30 | International Investment Law |
| 05.06.2027 | 09:30-13:00 & 13:30-15:00 | International Investment Law & Master Thesis Seminar |
| 18.06.2027 | 09:30-17:30 | European and International Tax Law |
| 19.06.2027 | 09:30-13:00 | European and International Tax Law |
*Subject to change
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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