Master in Maritime Law - University of Oslo
Maritime Law is an exciting and challenging international subject for lawyers and others with an interest in shipping. This LLM programme gives you a specialisation in a truly international field of law, which is of great practical importance.
Location: Oslo, Norway
Single Degree
Language: English
Number of Places/Students per year: 20
Duration: 1,5 years
Price/Fee: no tuition free
Scholarships: here.
Accommodation: The student housing is administered by the Student Welfare Organization in Oslo and Akershus (SiO). All International students can apply for housing through SiO Housing. More information here.
Application Process:
Deadline: The application period for studies starting:
a. Non-EU/EEA applicants: from 1 October until 1 December,
b. EU/EEA/Swiss applicants: from 1 February until 1 March.
The process is the same as for the Human Rights Programme, please see the information provided there.
The required documentation varies depending on the country of applicant`s origin. More information can be found here.
Program Structure:
Mandatory courses in the programme:
1. JUS5401 Maritime Law: Contracts
2. JUS5402 Maritime Law: Liability & Insurance
3. MARL5110 Maritime Law: Safety, competition and EU
4. MARL5120 Maritime Law in practice: Mock Trial
5. MARLTHESIS: Master thesis
The programme consists of:
• 40 ECTS credits of mandatory courses;
• 20 ECTS credits elective courses ;
• 30 ECTS credits mandatory master thesis.
More information here.
Career prospects
The combination of courses and seminars included in the LLM degree make you interesting to ship-owning companies, insurance companies, P&I clubs, law firms, advisory positions in governments, port authorities and other institutions within the private and public sector that deals with maritime and transport law.
More information here.
LLM Contact
International Students Reception
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Information Centre, Domus Academica, Karl Johansgt, 47
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Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, Karl Johansgate 47
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