EUCOR — Law

EUCOR — Law at the University of Freiburg offers an innovative and comprehensive legal education designed to prepare students for the diverse challenges of the modern legal landscape. As part of the European Campus Europe of Modernity, the program emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, European integration, and international cooperation, fostering a deep understanding of the legal systems within Europe and beyond. The curriculum combines core legal disciplines such as constitutional law, civil law, criminal law, administrative law, and European law, with opportunities for specialization in areas like human rights, environmental law, and business law.

Students benefit from a rigorous academic environment, experienced faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities that support diverse learning methods, including lectures, seminars, case studies, and moot court competitions. The program encourages active participation and critical thinking, promoting analytical skills and practical application of legal principles. Through exchanges and joint courses with partner universities across Europe, students can gain international experience and develop cross-cultural competencies that are essential in today’s globalized legal markets.

The program also emphasizes practical training, offering internships, legal clinics, and workshops in collaboration with law firms, NGOs, and governmental bodies. Graduates of the EUCOR — Law program are equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in law within European institutions, international organizations, and the private sector. They are also prepared for further academic pursuits, including postgraduate studies and research. The university’s dedicated support services and career guidance ensure that students are well-prepared to meet the demands of the legal profession at both national and international levels, making EUCOR — Law at the University of Freiburg a leading choice for aspiring legal professionals committed to excellence and European integration.

Educational organisation

Within the course, students must achieve 60 ECTS by means of oral or written exams at the three universities and for the Master's thesis. Exams are held in different modules: private law, public law, criminal law, and international law.

Topics of the modules are:
1. Legal history and comparative law
2. Process of European and international law
3. Criminal law and criminology
4. Commercial and business law
5. Media law and intellectual property
6. System of German administration law
7. Basics of national and international public law

Forms of assessment

Mainly written exams and the Master's thesis
Four ECTS are awarded for exams, the ECTS for the Master's thesis depend on the university at which the student chooses to write the thesis.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their fluency in German and French: either German corresponding to native language level and French level B1 or French corresponding to native language level and German level DSH-2/TestDaF (4 pts) are required.

Required DSH / TestDaF

Yes

Academic requirements

First German state exam or equivalent foreign exam in law

Enrolment fees

145 EUR per semester

Costs of living

Participants must make sure in good time that sufficient funds are available to finance their participation in a course of study. The average cost of living in Freiburg for one month is currently approx. 800-900 EUR. Some details:

• Student accommodation costs approx. 280-450 EUR (monthly).
• Private expenses amount to around 350 EUR (monthly).
• Health insurance is available for approx. 45-90 EUR (monthly).
• Transport: A special student fare for regional transport costs approx. 89 EUR (per semester).

Services and support for international students

In addition to services and support offered by each coordinator of a course of study, the International Office organises a special four-day orientation session, which generally takes place two weeks before the beginning of the semester. This orientation session includes information about various aspects of everyday life (e.g. accommodation, work opportunities, etc.), presentations and visits to important institutions (e.g. the university library) and opportunities for socialising with other international students. During the semester, the "International Club" (coordinated by the Studierendenwerk (Student Social Services)) offers a great variety of events, trips, and services for international students in cooperation with the International Office. Furthermore, the UNIKOS team, a group of international students who have been studying at Freiburg University for some time, give practical advice and can be approached for help in several languages.

Accommodation

As Freiburg is an attractive city, finding a suitable place to live can take a little time. Only a small proportion of students can be offered a room in a student dormitory. The Studierendenwerk (Student Social Services) is in charge of the student dormitories. Applicants must expect a waiting period. In addition to these dormitories, several independent dormitories are listed on the university website. The Studierendenwerk also offers a list of available private rooms and the International Office can be contacted for further assistance in finding accommodation (http://www.international.uni-freiburg.de).