International Programmes 2024/2025

Chinese Law and Comparative Law LLM/MA Chinese Law and Comparative Law LLM/MA

University of Göttingen • Göttingen

Degree
Göttingen: Master of Laws or Master of Arts
Nanjing: fǎxué shuòshì (LLM or MA / 法学硕士)
Students receive a Master's degree from both Nanjing University and the University of Göttingen.
In cooperation with

Nanjing University, People's Republic of China

Teaching language
  • German
  • English
Languages

Law courses at the Nanjing University are held in German (80%) and English (20%). Participants can choose different levels of Chinese language courses.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

15 July for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
1,400 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

The second and third semesters at Nanjing University: approx. 1,400 EUR per semester as well as 600 RMB registration fee

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Description/content

The Master's programme in Chinese Law and Comparative Law aims to provide profound knowledge of Chinese law, language and culture to students who have completed a first degree in Law or Chinese Studies. It offers education in Comparative and International Law, Chinese Civil and Public Law, Chinese language and legal terminology. Students have the opportunity to achieve a Master of Laws (LLM) or a Master of Arts (MA), depending on their specialisation.

The four-semester programme gives an overview of Chinese law and the Chinese legal system. Furthermore, during the two-semester study period in China, participants gain language skills and intercultural experience.

Course organisation

During the course of study, students gain knowledge in the field of Chinese Law and Comparative Law and can choose between two specifications: Chinese Studies with courses in regional studies, Chinese legal thought and legal history (MA), or Law Studies consisting of advanced law courses (LLM).

In the first semester in Göttingen, students will expand and deepen their knowledge of law and the Chinese language. While graduates of sinology focus on deepening their knowledge of law, law graduates increase their Chinese language skills.

The second and third semesters are spent in Nanjing, where Chinese law will be the main focus. Depending on their proficiency in Chinese, students also attend Chinese language courses at various levels.

The fourth semester is reserved for preparing and writing the Master's thesis in Göttingen.

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)

During the two-semester study period in China, participants gain language skills and intercultural experience.

Special promotion / funding of the programme
  • DAAD
Name of DAAD funding programme
Integrated International Degree Programmes with Double Degrees (funding currently active, new application to be submitted)
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
1,400 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

The second and third semesters at Nanjing University: approx. 1,400 EUR per semester as well as 600 RMB registration fee

Semester contribution

The first and fourth semesters at University of Göttingen: approx. 400 EUR per semester

Fees include a pre-paid semester ticket that entitles students to use regional trains free of charge within Germany.

Fees: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/fee
Semester ticket: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/16432.html

Costs of living

The average cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to other major university cities in Germany. Currently, expenses for accommodation, food, health insurance and books are about 850 EUR per month. Please note that fees for health insurance may vary according to age.

Students of the University of Göttingen receive discounts for cultural events.

For further information, please see the following link: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/54664.html.

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

"Germany Scholarship" ("Deutschlandstipendium"): https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/218085.html

Academic admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's programme (or equivalent) in law or Chinese studies or another relevant subject.

The minimum requirement for admission to the MA programme with study focus Chinese Studies is 36 credits from law courses and proof of proficiency in the Chinese language (HSK 3).

The LLM programme with study focus in Law Studies requires a minimum of 66 credits from law courses and proof of basic knowledge of the Chinese language (HSK 2-3, CEFR A.2.1.).

For further information, please visit our website: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/423274.html.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of basic knowledge of the Chinese language:

  • study focus in Chinese Studies, MA: HSK 3
  • study focus in Law Studies, LLM: HSK 2-3, CEFR A.2.1.

Non-native speakers of German must provide proof of their fluency in German: TDN 4 / DSH 2.

Application deadline

15 July for the following winter semester

Submit application to

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Juristische Fakultät
Ulrike Hennemuth
Platz der Göttinger Sieben 6
37073 Göttingen
Germany

Possibility of finding part-time employment

The university supports students in finding part-time jobs in local industries and businesses. A number of student jobs are also available at the university. They are announced on the following website: www.stellenwerk-goettingen.de.

Please note that restrictions may apply with your scholarship or visa. Non-EU students are subject to special regulations.

Some proficiency in German may be indispensable to find a job. Non-EU students are permitted to work a maximum of 120 full days (240 half days) per year.

Accommodation

In Göttingen, the Accommodation Service of the International Office supports international students who are enrolled at the University of Göttingen in finding accommodation and serves as a point of contact for related queries. The Accommodation Service also publishes suitable offers from private landlords in Göttingen and collaborates with the Student Services ("Studentenwerk"). As the number of available accommodation options in Göttingen is limited, it is highly recommended to contact the Accommodation Service as early as possible.

For further information, please see the following link: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/617883.html.

The University of Nanjing has several dorms for international students, for which an application is possible after admission. Rental expenses for off-campus living vary in accordance with locations and apartment types.

Career advisory service

The Career Service of the university offers individual support for the job entry.

Especially for international students aiming for a career entry in Germany, the Career Service provides topic-specific workshops, online learning modules, and a qualification programme. www.uni-goettingen.de/en/292.html.

The "Start Guides" project also offers assistance in developing and realising individual career perspectives in Germany. www.uni-goettingen.de/en/637664.html.

If you are interested in the topic of founding a company, start-up support is offered! The university supports you with advice, funding, qualification formats and network contacts. www.uni-goettingen.de/en/en/1279.html

General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

International Office of the University: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/574687.html

German students help newly arrived students to adapt to the university and the city during their first weeks. http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/49307.html

Orientation Week: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/196392.html

Study Buddy Programme: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/112395.html

Foyer International: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/2554.html

German courses during studies (free of charge) https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/7710.html

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