International and European Law: International Law and Human Rights
Vilnius University · Kaunas, Lithuania
The Master of Arts (MA) program in International and European Law: International Law and Human Rights offered at Vilnius University in Lithuania delivers specialized academic and professional education designed for career advancement. The curriculum covers core principles, theoretical concepts, and practical methodologies in international and european law: international law and human rights, combining foundational theory with applied practical training. Students cultivate key professional skills in analytical reasoning, domain research, problem-solving, and applied skills in international and european law: international law and human rights, empowering them to address modern industry demands. Graduates are prepared for careers as special...
Key facts
- €4,690/year
- €4,690/year
- 2027-06-30
- 2027-04-30
- 18 months
- 90
- English
- On-Campus
- 1 September 2027 (academic year 2027/2028; VU: 'The academic year always begins on 1 September')
- September only (one intake per academic year)
Language requirements
English B2 (CEFR) required. Accepted certificates (VU central language-skills policy): IELTS Academic 6.5+; TOEFL iBT 81+; Cambridge English Exam 176+; Pearson PTE Academic 59+; LanguageCert IESOL B2; Duolingo English Test 120+; Password Skills Plus 6.5+; or another certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR. Scores must be met within a single official test report. British Council EnglishScore certificates are not accepted. Exemption: native speakers and/or applicants whose previous degree was taught in English.
Admission requirements
Bachelor of Laws or an equivalent qualification of a jurist from institutions of higher education; undergraduate diploma (or higher); transcripts of academic records for all university courses. Non-EU/EFTA rule: the gap since completion of the Bachelor's degree may not exceed 5 years.
Required documents
(1) Bachelor's degree certificate/ diploma + transcript supplement, in original language, certified by notary or issuing institution (official translation bound to the certified copy required if not in English/Lithuanian); (2) copy of passport or ID card; (3) language proficiency certificate; (4) motivation letter (1200–4000 characters); (5) any additional documents requested by the International Admissions Office. Final graduation documents must be uploaded before 20 August of the admission year (earlier — 1 July — for Lithuanian State Scholarship / Grand Duchy of Lithuania Scholarship applicants); originals must be presented on arrival. Up to 3 programmes may be selected in one application (fee €100 per application, paid via Flywire).
Application deadlines
2027-06-30
2027-04-30
Programme overview
- Master of Law
- 18 months
- 90
- English
- On-Campus
- Full-Time
- Lithuania
- Faculty of Law
Official university
What will it actually cost?
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €7,035 | — | needs the fee |
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