EMLE LL.M. in Law & Economics: admission and scholarships for 2027/2028

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Poland, India and Israel

Accepted nationalities

All nationalities

Degree already heldRequired

Bachelor’s and Master’s

Target level

Master’s

Fields of study

Law and Economics

Languages

• English: level not specifiedRequiredAccepted certificates: TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 95 (reading 13, listening 12, speaking 18, writing 21), TOEFL Essentials: minimum score of 10, TOEFL iBT on the new 1–6 scale: minimum overall score 5.0, IELTS (academic module): minimum score of 7.0 (minimum 6.0 per section), Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: grades A, B, C, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: grades A, B

Other conditions

• Preference is given to applicants with a background in law and/or economics.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Preference will be given to students with a background in law and/or economics.
• Applicants whose degree is not in law and/or economics can also apply, provided they show in their motivation letter a clear interest in the economic analysis of law and a clear understanding of the approach taught in the EMLE programme.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants with degrees other than law and/or economics are also eligible to apply, provided that they demonstrate in their letter of motivation a clear interest in studying the economic analysis of law and a clear understanding of the approach they will learn to apply within the EMLE programme.
• To be admitted you must already have at least 240 ECTS credits (or the equivalent) in higher education.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Admission to the EMLE programme requires at least 240 ECTS credits or the equivalent in prior higher education.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

At your expense

Tuition

What is left for you to pay

• First installment of the tuition fee: €800, due within 2–3 weeks after your acceptance; this fee is not refunded if you later leave the programme.

Dates

Applications open

1 September 2026 at 00:00 CEST (Europe/Berlin)

Applications close

31 December 2026 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Berlin)Non-European applicants (third countries not associated to the Programme)

Other deadlines

• 15 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Berlin)European applicants (EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme)

Results announced

In March, applicants receive an e-mail stating their admission status (admitted/waiting list/rejected).

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Submit your complete application online

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

   By when

   31 December 2026 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Berlin) — 31 December 2026, 23:59, for non-European applicants; 15 January 2027, 23:59, for European applicants

   Documents to provide

   • Degree certificate for each degree
   • Official degree supplement or transcript listing the grades for each degree
   • Letter of motivation, one page maximum, titled “Letter of Motivation”
   • At least one (preferably two) letter(s) of recommendation, sent by the recommender through the online application form
   • Proof of residence (a document with your full name and current address, issued before the application deadline and not more than 12 months before it)

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

2. 2
   Step 2: Accept your place by paying the first installment of the tuition fee (€800)

   With whom

   You, once you have been admitted

   By when

   within 2–3 weeks after your acceptance

3. 3
   Step 3: Pay the second installment of the tuition fee (€6,700 for European students, €11,200 for non-European students)

   With whom

   You, as an admitted student

   By when

   31 May

4. 4
   Step 4: Send proof of English language proficiency and the other required documents

   With whom

   You, as an admitted student

   By when

   May

   Documents to provide

   • Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge test scores)
   • Certified copies of your application documents (degree, transcript, proof of residence); documents not in English must come with certified English translations

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

5. 5
   Step 5: Check the visa procedures and requirements and start your visa application

   With whom

   You, as an admitted student

   By when

   June–July

Where to apply

Prepare your departure

• Country guide: Belgium
• Country guide: France