20 Law Masters Degree Programs in Switzerland

The Master in Sports Law endorsed and coordinated by CIES (International Centre for Sport Studies) at the University of Neuchâtel in Switzerland is an education course which provides students knowledge in every facet and complexity of sports law.

The Master’s Programme in International Affairs and Governance (MIA) builds on the University of St.Gallen’s renowned expertise in Business by incorporating key aspects of Economics, Law, and Political Science. Our central aim is to cultivate adaptable generalists—graduates capable of addressing complex issues from multiple angles and engaging in cross-disciplinary dialogue. In time marked by unprecedented specialisation, these qualities are more valuable and relevant than ever.

For 28 years the LL.M. International Business Law offers a unique and valuable experience to law graduates taking into account the complex legal needs of the global economy wishing to pursue advanced studies. With over 200 years of experience, the Faculty of Law at the University of Zurich is known worldwide for the excellence of its faculty and its legal education programs. The school’s location, Zurich, is the economic capital and most vibrant city of Switzerland and is situated in the heart of Europe allowing students to easily discover the European countries and explore Switzerland’s stunning nature.

This area of specialization offers in-depth further training in national and international financial market law and examines the current private-law and regulatory fundamentals and framework conditions of banking, insurance, and finance law.

The MBA Leadership in International Sports Law equips participants with in-depth expertise in international sports law and advanced leadership capabilities. The program covers governance, contracts, compliance, dispute resolution, and arbitration, preparing graduates to address complex legal and regulatory challenges in the sports sector. Participants also develop strategic decision-making skills to lead organizations, manage legal risks effectively, and promote integrity and sustainability in global sports governance.

The Master of Arts in International Law and Diplomacy (online and hybrid formats) is a two-year. graduate program permitting students to specialize in the interface between international law and diplomacy. It will not only broaden students' knowledge in the field of international law and its various foundational dimensions but will also equip them with knowledge and skills to work in the field of diplomacy and related international careers.

How do sporting organizations tackle the current challenges of doping, illegal betting, gaming manipulation, and corruption? What are the biggest challenges of sports events, sports contract law, and the resolution of sports-related disputes and arbitration? This Specialization Course is intended for professionals who wish to gain an in-depth knowledge of the legal and business aspects of international sports.

The second level degree or Master of Arts in Comparative Canon and Ecclesiastical Law, issued from the FTL-USI, it stands out for the originality of the proposals compared to study courses of other universities, above all for the attention given to theological training in a comparative perspective.

The Master of Arts in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (online, onsite and hybrid formats) offered by UPEACE in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a graduate programme that offers students an understanding of the role that international law and institutions play in the settlement of international and transnational disputes. This specialization examines the role of national and international courts and tribunals in contributing to the settlement of disputes. As international and transnational adjudication has acquired a more prominent role in international relations, it is essential to understand how these global and regional courts are responding to the challenges of the early 21st Century.

Ziel dieses LL.M.-Studienganges ist es, die notwendigen theoretischen und praktischen Kenntnisse zu erlernen, um M&A-Prozesse erfolgreich durchführen zu können. Weiter sollen die Studierenden befähigt werden, die anforderungsreichen rechtlichen, wirtschaftlichen und steuerlichen Probleme von M&A-Transaktionen zu analysieren und zu bewältigen.

The Master in Public Management and Policy – PMP, is offered by the Università della Svizzera italiana in collaboration with the universities of Lausanne, the Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration - IDHEAP, and Bern within the framework of the inter-university network “Swiss Public Administration Network.” Supported by the Swiss Confederation, this master’s program is designed to train qualified professionals ready to effectively and swiftly tackle the challenges of the contemporary public sector.

The master's degree program provides students with in-depth knowledge and consolidates their associated communication, methodological, and linguistic skills. It enables students to obtain a special qualification in certain areas of Law. Students are awarded the title Master of Law (M Law). The master's degree program consists purely of elective courses. Each student compiles an individual plan of studies from an extensive range of subjects. Students have the opportunity to obtain a special qualification in academic fields such as Criminal Law and Criminology, Public Law, Private Law, Economic Law, or International and European Law. Stays abroad are only recommended at master's level. As well as completing their electives, students also offer a piece of academic work – the master's thesis. The master's degree paves the way for students to begin the bar examination process.

The Master’s program serves to deepen students’ business and legal knowledge at Master’s level. The “Master of Arts in Business and Law” program is offered jointly by the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences. It is a mono program encompassing 90 ECTS credits. As a result, it is not possible to take on a minor subject. Students following the Business & Law program receive outstanding preparation for the interdisciplinary aspects of the professional world. The combination of studying both Business Administration and Law provides you with a comprehensive education that prepares you for a career in multinational companies, accountancy, non-profit organizations or the public sector.

This well-established distance learning programme in Business Law has been designed for business executives and professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds and organizations. We are also delighted