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LLM in Comparative Constitutional Law
Central European University, Vienna, Austria
# 101-150QS Subject Rankings
12 monthsProgram duration
13,000 EURTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
In the world’s only LLM program of its kind, you will explore how constitutions contribute to good government in the age of globalization and the rise of illiberal governments. Classic models and recent developments are explored...
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Earn a valuable degree
In the world’s only LLM program of its kind, you will explore how constitutions contribute to good government in the age of globalization and the rise of illiberal governments. Classic models and recent developments are explored through comparative analysis in a problem-oriented manner.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration:
1 year
Starting in:
September
Tuition fee:
€13,000 per year
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Degree:
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
Ever since its foundation, the program has explored constitutional problems at the time of transition to democracy and constitutional design. The shift in the curriculum towards issues concerning the development and strengthening of good government in a globalized world reflects our commitment to the broader international context in which contemporary constitutional systems operate.
CEU's highly qualified and diverse faculty prepares students to engage in comparative and inter-disciplinary analysis of complex constitutional problems. Courses enable students to explore constitutional issues across legal systems, to engage in critical reading and refine their arguments in oral interactions. Individual research skills are developed and furthered through comparative problem papers and group work. Our graduates are thus able to respond to challenging constitutional and fundamental rights problems with advanced analytical skills, offering comparative insight and policy-relevant responses.
Select areas of study
Constitutional transformations to and from democracy · Constitutionalism and the rule of law – classic, modern, sham · Migration of constitutional ideas around the world
Over the years, the Comparative Constitutional Law program has educated many high-ranking civil servants, successful NGO and IGO professionals and academics.
The core curriculum centers on fundamental issues in comparative government and constitutional rights protection in leading and emerging democracies around the world. Since its establishment the curriculum of the program has examined the legal traditions of both civil law (continental) and common law systems.
Courses include:
1. Comparative Legal Research Methodology
2. Constitution-Building in Africa
3. Constitutional Adjudication and the Rule of Law
4. Constitutions at Work: Comparative Perspectives
5. Critical Race Theory: Race and Law from the United States to Europe
6. EU Criminal Justice
7. European Anti-Discrimination Law
8. French Constitutional Law and Its Influence Abroad
9. German Constitutional Law and Its Historical and Political Context
10. Human Rights and Criminal Justice
11. Human Rights and the Rule of Law in the Council of Europe
12. International Rule of Law Assistance: Law and Development
13. Introduction to US Constitutional Law
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Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree in law or in the social sciences, e.g. political science or international relations with a legal component, are also eligible
6. Academic records
7. Academic essay (for the capstone track) or research proposal (for the thesis track)
Read lessProgram overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
In the world’s only LLM program of its kind, you will explore how constitutions contribute to good government in the age of globalization and the rise of illiberal governments. Classic models and recent developments are explored...
Read more
Earn a valuable degree
In the world’s only LLM program of its kind, you will explore how constitutions contribute to good government in the age of globalization and the rise of illiberal governments. Classic models and recent developments are explored through comparative analysis in a problem-oriented manner.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration:
1 year
Starting in:
September
Tuition fee:
€13,000 per year
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Degree:
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
Ever since its foundation, the program has explored constitutional problems at the time of transition to democracy and constitutional design. The shift in the curriculum towards issues concerning the development and strengthening of good government in a globalized world reflects our commitment to the broader international context in which contemporary constitutional systems operate.
CEU's highly qualified and diverse faculty prepares students to engage in comparative and inter-disciplinary analysis of complex constitutional problems. Courses enable students to explore constitutional issues across legal systems, to engage in critical reading and refine their arguments in oral interactions. Individual research skills are developed and furthered through comparative problem papers and group work. Our graduates are thus able to respond to challenging constitutional and fundamental rights problems with advanced analytical skills, offering comparative insight and policy-relevant responses.
Select areas of study
Constitutional transformations to and from democracy · Constitutionalism and the rule of law – classic, modern, sham · Migration of constitutional ideas around the world
Over the years, the Comparative Constitutional Law program has educated many high-ranking civil servants, successful NGO and IGO professionals and academics.
The core curriculum centers on fundamental issues in comparative government and constitutional rights protection in leading and emerging democracies around the world. Since its establishment the curriculum of the program has examined the legal traditions of both civil law (continental) and common law systems.
Courses include:
1. Comparative Legal Research Methodology
2. Constitution-Building in Africa
3. Constitutional Adjudication and the Rule of Law
4. Constitutions at Work: Comparative Perspectives
5. Critical Race Theory: Race and Law from the United States to Europe
6. EU Criminal Justice
7. European Anti-Discrimination Law
8. French Constitutional Law and Its Influence Abroad
9. German Constitutional Law and Its Historical and Political Context
10. Human Rights and Criminal Justice
11. Human Rights and the Rule of Law in the Council of Europe
12. International Rule of Law Assistance: Law and Development
13. Introduction to US Constitutional Law
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree in law or in the social sciences, e.g. political science or international relations with a legal component, are also eligible
6. Academic records
7. Academic essay (for the capstone track) or research proposal (for the thesis track)
Read lessAdmission Requirements
Applicants for the LL.M. in Comparative Constitutional Law program must have completed their undergraduate studies in law before enrolling to the program. A law degree will be considered as adequate if, in a given country, academically it would allow the applicant to take the bar exam. Non-university practice or traineeship periods for such bar exam shall not be necessary. Candidates with a degree in social sciences (e.g. political science, international relations, etc) may also apply for admission, provided their degrees have had some significant legal element.
Tuition Fee and Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
QS subject rankings
Subject: Law and Legal Studies
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CEU offers three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in the social sciences and humanities:
• Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) • Culture, Politics and Society (CPS) • Quantitative Social Sciences (QSS)
Entry requirements for undergraduate programs at CEU are as follows:
• Completed online application form • High school records • Proof of English proficiency • CV • Application essay • Letter of motivation • Letter of recommendation • Evidence of mathematical competence (only for the Quantitative Social Sciences program) • Interview (finalists only)
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Find out about special funding available at the undergraduate level here.
Special funding includes:
• Program scholarships • Presidential Scholar Award (which covers part of the tuition fee throughout the four years of BA studies as follows):
The application deadline for financial aid is February 1st.
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• Cognitive Science • Economics and Business • Environmental Sciences and Policy • Gender Studies • History • International Relations • Legal Studies • Medieval Studies • Nationalism Studies • Network and Data Science • Philosophy • Political Science • Public Policy • Sociology and Social Anthropology
Find out about graduate entry requirements here.
General admissions requirements for graduate programs:
• Completed online application form • Proof of English proficiency • Letters of recommendation • CV • Bachelor’s/master’s degree • Academic records
Program-specific requirements for graduate programs:
• Academic writing (statement of purpose, research proposal, academic essay on a given subject or writing sample) • Some programs at the Department of Economics and Business require GRE or GMAT scores as an entry condition. Alternatively, candidates may take the CEU Math Test.
The tuition fee for the majority of CEU master’s programs is €12,000 per year. Joint programs charge different fees established in cooperation with partner universities.
Special funding and scholarships are available at graduate level – granted on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Financial aid is granted on the basis of academic merit. CEU scholarships are available for most of our programs. Please make sure to check your future program's website before you start your application.
The CEU Master's Scholarships may cover various amounts of the tuition fee and provide health insurance coverage.
In addition, it may also include a monthly stipend to assist with housing and living costs.
CEU Master’s Excellence Scholarship - 1,000 EUR/month
CEU Master's Distinction Scholarship - 750 EUR/month
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CEU Master's Partial Scholarship - 300 EUR/month
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