Law
Degree programmes taught in English
Lund University offers two English-taught Master's programmes in law. Our law studies are highly regarded internationally. We are ranked in the top 40 globally for law by Times Higher Education (2024) and in the top 100 by QS (2024).
Find out more about our programmes and studying law at Lund University below. Use the links to go to the programme pages for details on entry requirements, application procedures, tuition fees and more.
Bachelor's programmes in this subject area
We don't currently offer any Bachelor's programmes in law taught in English.
Master's programmes in this subject area
We offer the following Master's programmes in law.
For related programmes and interdisciplinary options, see 'Programmes in other subject areas' at the bottom of this page.
Admissions FAQs
Quick answers to your questions about application and admissions.
Studying law
At Lund University, we offer a dynamic and internationally recognised legal education that prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities around the world.
Get a glimpse of the Faculty of Law, programmes and student life below.
You can also read more about the Faculty of Law below.
Integrating education and research
At Lund University's Faculty of Law, education and research go hand in hand. We are committed to fostering an environment where these two pillars of academic life enrich each other.
We conduct research in all major areas of law, with a particular focus on how globalisation and cultural intersections shape the legal landscape.
We do not have boundaries on what to learn and do research on.
– Sevinj, Master's in European Business Law
The Faculty of Law is particularly renowned for its work in:
- public international law
- international human rights law
- EU law
- health law
- migration law
- sustainability law, and
- legal philosophy.
Our research projects are increasingly interdisciplinary, drawing on expertise from both legal and non-legal fields.
The teaching style here emphasises a student-centred approach.
– Chandara, Master's in International Human Rights Law
Global connections and career opportunities
Our faculty is known for its strong research traditions and close links with the legal community, both in Sweden and internationally. Graduates from our programmes pursue successful careers in a variety of legal professions, including roles in national and international institutions, NGOs and the private sector.
Our Master's students consistently achieve outstanding results, leading to exciting career opportunities. Teams from our Master's programmes have repeatedly excelled in International Moot Court competitions, winning prestigious awards.
MOOCs in European Business Law
Want to get a taste of what it's like to study at Lund University, Faculty of Law?
Sign up for one or more of the following MOOCs (online courses) on coursera.org.
Chat with students in this subject area
You can chat with our student ambassadors on the Unibuddy app to get answers to your questions and find out more about student life.
If you have any questions for our current students or alumni in this subject area, see below. Not all degree programmes have ambassadors available for chat. However, you will probably be able to contact someone in a related subject.
Programmes in other subject areas
You may also be interested in the related degree programme(s) below.
Related Bachelor's programmes
We don't currently offer any closely related Bachelor's programmes.
Related Master's programmes
The links below take you to the programme webpages:
Some of our Master's programmes have a unique interdisciplinary approach and accept students from a range of academic backgrounds.
You can also take a look at our full range of degree programmes.