Study Programmes Master in European Economic and Financial Criminal Law

Admissions

To apply for a programme at the 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application.

The programme at a glance – 120 ECTS

  • Duration:
    2 years / 4 sem
  • Teaching languages:
    FR + EN
  • Admissions:
    EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 15 Jul 2026

    Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026
  • Fees:
    400€/ sem. (semester 3,4)
  • Format:
    Full-time programme (Part-time student status allowed)

Specific information for this programme

  • Required Degree

    Students can enter directly into the second year of a Master in Law programme (M2) with the goal of obtaining a Master degree. This requires the successful completion of four years of studies amounting to 240 ECTS, typically by having obtained a Master degree in law or equivalent studies including courses on European law. Students will be admitted upon decision of an admissions committee.

  • Language Skills

    B2 or higher in French and B2 or higher in English

  • Documents

    Applications must include :
    – Copy of ID
    – Cover letter
    – CV
    – Copies of diplomas and transcripts
    – Supporting documents showing evidence of the necessary language skills required to follow the bilingual programme (B2 or higher in French and B2 or higher in English).
    – Applicants should also include at least one but a maximum of two letters of recommendation from their referees .

  • Procedure

    1. enroll online
    2. upload the required documents
    3. submit your application
      Your file will be sent to the student admission who will make a first check :
    • if documents are complete, the file will be sent to the selection committee/study directors
    • if the documents are incomplete, the candidate will be invited to send the missed documents within the deadlines
  • The ideal candidate

    The ideal candidate has a deep passion for European Criminal Law, speaks French and English and has an international profile (e.g. has already studied or worked in a country other than his or her home country).

  • General 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ scholarships

    • Guillaume Dupaix International Master’s Scholarship
    • Portabella Scholarship
  • Scholarships available for this programme

    • Ferrero Fellowship

Writing your motivation letter

A few tips to make sure that your motivation letter is the best it can be

– Don’t send us a cookie cutter letter, tell us specifically why you want to learn about European Financial and Economic Criminal Law in Luxembourg

– Explain your personal motivation for joining the programme, and why you have an interest in the field

-Take the time to reflect on your professional career goals, tell us how our programme will help you attain them

-If it applies to you, tell us why you see your future in Luxembourg

-Make sure you are sincere and meaningful. A truely genuine motivation letter is easy to spot, and will give a good impression

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