Your input will help us improve your experience.You can close this popup to continue using the website or choose an option below to register in or login.
In the world’s only LLM program of its kind, you will explore how constitutions contribute to good government in the age of globalization and the rise of illiberal governments. Classic models and recent developments are explored through comparative analysis in a problem-oriented manner.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration:
1 year
Starting in:
September
Tuition fee:
€13,000 per year
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Degree:
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
Ever since its foundation, the program has explored constitutional problems at the time of transition to democracy and constitutional design. The shift in the curriculum towards issues concerning the development and strengthening of good government in a globalized world reflects our commitment to the broader international context in which contemporary constitutional systems operate.
CEU's highly qualified and diverse faculty prepares students to engage in comparative and inter-disciplinary analysis of complex constitutional problems. Courses enable students to explore constitutional issues across legal systems, to engage in critical reading and refine their arguments in oral interactions. Individual research skills are developed and furthered through comparative problem papers and group work. Our graduates are thus able to respond to challenging constitutional and fundamental rights problems with advanced analytical skills, offering comparative insight and policy-relevant responses.
Select areas of study
Constitutional transformations to and from democracy · Constitutionalism and the rule of law – classic, modern, sham · Migration of constitutional ideas around the world
Over the years, the Comparative Constitutional Law program has educated many high-ranking civil servants, successful NGO and IGO professionals and academics.
The core curriculum centers on fundamental issues in comparative government and constitutional rights protection in leading and emerging democracies around the world. Since its establishment the curriculum of the program has examined the legal traditions of both civil law (continental) and common law systems.
Courses include:
1. Comparative Legal Research Methodology
2. Constitution-Building in Africa
3. Constitutional Adjudication and the Rule of Law
4. Constitutions at Work: Comparative Perspectives
5. Critical Race Theory: Race and Law from the United States to Europe
6. EU Criminal Justice
7. European Anti-Discrimination Law
8. French Constitutional Law and Its Influence Abroad
9. German Constitutional Law and Its Historical and Political Context
10. Human Rights and Criminal Justice
11. Human Rights and the Rule of Law in the Council of Europe
12. International Rule of Law Assistance: Law and Development
13. Introduction to US Constitutional Law
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree in law or in the social sciences, e.g. political science or international relations with a legal component, are also eligible
6. Academic records
7. Academic essay (for the capstone track) or research proposal (for the thesis track)
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
In the world’s only LLM program of its kind, you will explore how constitutions contribute to good government in the age of globalization and the rise of illiberal governments. Classic models and recent developments are explored through comparative analysis in a problem-oriented manner.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration:
1 year
Starting in:
September
Tuition fee:
€13,000 per year
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Degree:
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
Ever since its foundation, the program has explored constitutional problems at the time of transition to democracy and constitutional design. The shift in the curriculum towards issues concerning the development and strengthening of good government in a globalized world reflects our commitment to the broader international context in which contemporary constitutional systems operate.
CEU's highly qualified and diverse faculty prepares students to engage in comparative and inter-disciplinary analysis of complex constitutional problems. Courses enable students to explore constitutional issues across legal systems, to engage in critical reading and refine their arguments in oral interactions. Individual research skills are developed and furthered through comparative problem papers and group work. Our graduates are thus able to respond to challenging constitutional and fundamental rights problems with advanced analytical skills, offering comparative insight and policy-relevant responses.
Select areas of study
Constitutional transformations to and from democracy · Constitutionalism and the rule of law – classic, modern, sham · Migration of constitutional ideas around the world
Over the years, the Comparative Constitutional Law program has educated many high-ranking civil servants, successful NGO and IGO professionals and academics.
The core curriculum centers on fundamental issues in comparative government and constitutional rights protection in leading and emerging democracies around the world. Since its establishment the curriculum of the program has examined the legal traditions of both civil law (continental) and common law systems.
Courses include:
1. Comparative Legal Research Methodology
2. Constitution-Building in Africa
3. Constitutional Adjudication and the Rule of Law
4. Constitutions at Work: Comparative Perspectives
5. Critical Race Theory: Race and Law from the United States to Europe
6. EU Criminal Justice
7. European Anti-Discrimination Law
8. French Constitutional Law and Its Influence Abroad
9. German Constitutional Law and Its Historical and Political Context
10. Human Rights and Criminal Justice
11. Human Rights and the Rule of Law in the Council of Europe
12. International Rule of Law Assistance: Law and Development
13. Introduction to US Constitutional Law
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree in law or in the social sciences, e.g. political science or international relations with a legal component, are also eligible
6. Academic records
7. Academic essay (for the capstone track) or research proposal (for the thesis track)
Admission Requirements
180+
6.5+
88+
59+
Applicants for the LL.M. in Comparative Constitutional Law program must have completed their undergraduate studies in law before enrolling to the program. A law degree will be considered as adequate if, in a given country, academically it would allow the applicant to take the bar exam. Non-university practice or traineeship periods for such bar exam shall not be necessary. Candidates with a degree in social sciences (e.g. political science, international relations, etc) may also apply for admission, provided their degrees have had some significant legal element.
1 Year
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
13,000 EUR
International
13,000 EUR
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
LLM in Comparative Constitutional Law
Central European University, Vienna, Austria
# 151-200QS Subject Rankings
12 monthsProgramme duration
13,000 EURTuition Fee/year
Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
In the world’s only LLM program of its kind, you will explore how constitutions contribute to good government in the age of globalization and the rise of illiberal governments. Classic models and recent developments are explored through comparative analysis in a problem-oriented manner.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration:
1 year
Starting in:
September
Tuition fee:
€13,000 per year
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Degree:
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
Ever since its foundation, the program has explored constitutional problems at the time of transition to democracy and constitutional design. The shift in the curriculum towards issues concerning the development and strengthening of good government in a globalized world reflects our commitment to the broader international context in which contemporary constitutional systems operate.
CEU's highly qualified and diverse faculty prepares students to engage in comparative and inter-disciplinary analysis of complex constitutional problems. Courses enable students to explore constitutional issues across legal systems, to engage in critical reading and refine their arguments in oral interactions. Individual research skills are developed and furthered through comparative problem papers and group work. Our graduates are thus able to respond to challenging constitutional and fundamental rights problems with advanced analytical skills, offering comparative insight and policy-relevant responses.
Select areas of study
Constitutional transformations to and from democracy · Constitutionalism and the rule of law – classic, modern, sham · Migration of constitutional ideas around the world
Over the years, the Comparative Constitutional Law program has educated many high-ranking civil servants, successful NGO and IGO professionals and academics.
The core curriculum centers on fundamental issues in comparative government and constitutional rights protection in leading and emerging democracies around the world. Since its establishment the curriculum of the program has examined the legal traditions of both civil law (continental) and common law systems.
Courses include:
1. Comparative Legal Research Methodology
2. Constitution-Building in Africa
3. Constitutional Adjudication and the Rule of Law
4. Constitutions at Work: Comparative Perspectives
5. Critical Race Theory: Race and Law from the United States to Europe
6. EU Criminal Justice
7. European Anti-Discrimination Law
8. French Constitutional Law and Its Influence Abroad
9. German Constitutional Law and Its Historical and Political Context
10. Human Rights and Criminal Justice
11. Human Rights and the Rule of Law in the Council of Europe
12. International Rule of Law Assistance: Law and Development
13. Introduction to US Constitutional Law
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree in law or in the social sciences, e.g. political science or international relations with a legal component, are also eligible
6. Academic records
7. Academic essay (for the capstone track) or research proposal (for the thesis track)
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
In the world’s only LLM program of its kind, you will explore how constitutions contribute to good government in the age of globalization and the rise of illiberal governments. Classic models and recent developments are explored through comparative analysis in a problem-oriented manner.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration:
1 year
Starting in:
September
Tuition fee:
€13,000 per year
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Degree:
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
Ever since its foundation, the program has explored constitutional problems at the time of transition to democracy and constitutional design. The shift in the curriculum towards issues concerning the development and strengthening of good government in a globalized world reflects our commitment to the broader international context in which contemporary constitutional systems operate.
CEU's highly qualified and diverse faculty prepares students to engage in comparative and inter-disciplinary analysis of complex constitutional problems. Courses enable students to explore constitutional issues across legal systems, to engage in critical reading and refine their arguments in oral interactions. Individual research skills are developed and furthered through comparative problem papers and group work. Our graduates are thus able to respond to challenging constitutional and fundamental rights problems with advanced analytical skills, offering comparative insight and policy-relevant responses.
Select areas of study
Constitutional transformations to and from democracy · Constitutionalism and the rule of law – classic, modern, sham · Migration of constitutional ideas around the world
Over the years, the Comparative Constitutional Law program has educated many high-ranking civil servants, successful NGO and IGO professionals and academics.
The core curriculum centers on fundamental issues in comparative government and constitutional rights protection in leading and emerging democracies around the world. Since its establishment the curriculum of the program has examined the legal traditions of both civil law (continental) and common law systems.
Courses include:
1. Comparative Legal Research Methodology
2. Constitution-Building in Africa
3. Constitutional Adjudication and the Rule of Law
4. Constitutions at Work: Comparative Perspectives
5. Critical Race Theory: Race and Law from the United States to Europe
6. EU Criminal Justice
7. European Anti-Discrimination Law
8. French Constitutional Law and Its Influence Abroad
9. German Constitutional Law and Its Historical and Political Context
10. Human Rights and Criminal Justice
11. Human Rights and the Rule of Law in the Council of Europe
12. International Rule of Law Assistance: Law and Development
13. Introduction to US Constitutional Law
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree in law or in the social sciences, e.g. political science or international relations with a legal component, are also eligible
6. Academic records
7. Academic essay (for the capstone track) or research proposal (for the thesis track)
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the LL.M. in Comparative Constitutional Law program must have completed their undergraduate studies in law before enrolling to the program. A law degree will be considered as adequate if, in a given country, academically it would allow the applicant to take the bar exam. Non-university practice or traineeship periods for such bar exam shall not be necessary. Candidates with a degree in social sciences (e.g. political science, international relations, etc) may also apply for admission, provided their degrees have had some significant legal element.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
How to get a full scholarship
Looking for a fully-funded scholarship to see you into university? Find out how to boost your chances of getting one.
Scholarships to study abroad
Find scholarships to study abroad with our lists of international scholarships – categorized by country, by subject, and by type of student.
Scholarship Applications: Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to all your questions about scholarship applications, including tips on how to find scholarships and chances of success.
More programmes from the university
Arts and Humanities (2)
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Social Sciences and Management (2)
BA in Culture, Politics and Society
BA in Culture, Politics and Society
BA/ BSc in Data Science and Society
BA/ BSc in Data Science and Society
Arts and Humanities (4)
MA in Comparative History (1 year)
MA in Comparative History (1 year)
MA in Comparative History (2 years) – Track: Comparative History from 1500 till present time
MA in Comparative History (2 years) – Track: Comparative History from 1500 till present time
MA in Comparative History (2 years) – Track: Late Antique, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies
MA in Comparative History (2 years) – Track: Late Antique, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies
MA in History in the Public Sphere
MA in History in the Public Sphere
MA in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
MA in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
MA in Philosophy (1 year)
MA in Philosophy (1 year)
MA in Philosophy (2 years)
MA in Philosophy (2 years)
Business and Management (4)
MA in Economic Policy in Global Markets
MA in Economic Policy in Global Markets
MA in Economics
MA in Economics
MA in Global Economic Relations
MA in Global Economic Relations
MS in Finance
MS in Finance
MSc in Business Analytics
MSc in Business Analytics
Natural Sciences (4)
MSc in Environmental Sciences and Policy
MSc in Environmental Sciences and Policy
MSc in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM)
MSc in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM)
Social Sciences and Management (4)
LLM in Comparative Constitutional Law
LLM in Comparative Constitutional Law
LLM in Global Business Law and Regulation
LLM in Global Business Law and Regulation
LLM in Human Rights
LLM in Human Rights
MA in Critical Gender Studies
MA in Critical Gender Studies
MA in Cultural Heritage Studies – Track: Academic Research and Protection of Cultural Heritage
MA in Cultural Heritage Studies – Track: Academic Research and Protection of Cultural Heritage
MA in Cultural Heritage Studies – Track: Cultural Heritage Management and Policy
MA in Cultural Heritage Studies – Track: Cultural Heritage Management and Policy
MA in European Women's and Gender History (MATILDA)
MA in European Women's and Gender History (MATILDA)
MA in Gender Studies
MA in Gender Studies
MA in Human Rights
MA in Human Rights
MA in International Public Affairs
MA in International Public Affairs
MA in International Relations (1 year)
MA in International Relations (1 year)
MA in International Relations (2 years)
MA in International Relations (2 years)
MA in Nationalism Studies (1 year)
MA in Nationalism Studies (1 year)
MA in Nationalism Studies (2 years)
MA in Nationalism Studies (2 years)
MA in Political Science (1 year)
MA in Political Science (1 year)
MA in Political Science (2 years)
MA in Political Science (2 years)
MA in Public Policy
MA in Public Policy
MA in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP)
MA in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP)
MA in Sociology and Social Anthropology (One-Year)
MA in Sociology and Social Anthropology (One-Year)
MA in Sociology and Social Anthropology (Two-Year)
MA in Sociology and Social Anthropology (Two-Year)
MA in Women's and Gender Studies (GEMMA)
MA in Women's and Gender Studies (GEMMA)
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration
Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences and Policy
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences and Policy
PhD in Comparative History
PhD in Comparative History
PhD in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
PhD in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
PhD in Philosophy
PhD in Philosophy
Business and Management (6)
PhD in Business Administration
PhD in Business Administration
PhD in Economics
PhD in Economics
Engineering and Technology (6)
PhD in Network Science
PhD in Network Science
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
PhD in Cognitive Science
PhD in Cognitive Science
Natural Sciences (6)
PhD in Environmental Sciences and Policy
PhD in Environmental Sciences and Policy
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctor of Juridical Science / Doctor iuris
Doctor of Juridical Science / Doctor iuris
PhD in Comparative Gender Studies
PhD in Comparative Gender Studies
PhD in Political Science – Track: Comparative Politics
PhD in Political Science – Track: Comparative Politics
PhD in Political Science – Track: Comparative and International Political Economy
PhD in Political Science – Track: Comparative and International Political Economy
PhD in Political Science – Track: International Relations
PhD in Political Science – Track: International Relations
PhD in Political Science – Track: Political Theory
PhD in Political Science – Track: Political Theory
PhD in Political Science – Track: Public Policy
PhD in Sociology and Social Anthropology