Program Overview

Master of Law

The Master's degree program provides students with in-depth professional knowledge and the ability to work independently in a scientific and practical manner.

The Master of Law at UZH comprises of 90 ECTS credits. Two study programs are offered:

• Study program Rechtswissenschaft
• Study program International and Comparative Law (exclusively in English)

The Master's study program Rechtswissenschaft builds on, supplements and deepens the knowledge acquired in the bachelor's degree.

The Master's study program in International and Comparative Law, conducted in English, is designed to provide in-depth study in various areas of international and comparative law.

In cooperation with other law faculties in Switzerland or abroad, the following Master's programs are offered:

• Double Degree Master's programs (120 ECTS credits)
• Joint Degree Master's program (90 ECTS credits)

Within the framework of the internationally oriented Double Degree programs, students acquire two master's degrees within two years. The Double Degree programs thus offer the special opportunity to get to know two study locations and thus also different national legal systems in depth during their studies.

The Joint Degree program in cooperation with the University of Lausanne enables students to complete a Master's Degree program simultaneously at two partner faculties in Switzerland and thus to apply and deepen knowledge of Swiss and international law, as well as the German and French legal language, respectively, across universities.

Furthermore, the Faculty of Law offers the possibility to study law as a minor (in combination with a major from another faculty). The minor study program Law at Master's level comprises 30 ECTS credits.

Master of Law Programs

• Master of Law: Rechtswissenschaft - 90 ECTS
• Master of Law: International and Comparative Law (ICL) - 90 ECTS
• Master of Law: Double Degree Study Programs - 120 ECTS

Program Details

The Master of Law programs provide students with a comprehensive education in law, with a focus on scientific and practical knowledge. The programs are designed to prepare students for a career in law, either in Switzerland or internationally. The Faculty of Law at UZH offers a range of programs, including the Master of Law: Rechtswissenschaft, the Master of Law: International and Comparative Law, and the Master of Law: Double Degree Study Programs. Each program has its own unique features and requirements, and students can choose the program that best fits their interests and career goals.