Master of Science in International Commercial Law

General Remarks

This is a two-year master’s degree program taught in English, equivalent to 120 ECTS. Initially validated in 2009 in collaboration with the University of Greenwich, the program underwent reorganization in 2020. The ICL program has a robust international and comparative approach, focusing on EU international legal issues within the broader context of international law and Albania’s integration into the EU.

This master’s program is well-suited for professionals or bachelor graduates seeking an excellent international education in Albania’s international commercial law field. The primary purpose of this program is to offer postgraduate students an opportunity to explore and study the established and rapidly developing areas of International Commercial Law by taking both an academic and professional approach to the subject. The program has solid international and comparative proceedings, covering mainly the EU and other multinational legal aspects within the frame of an emerging global legal framework.

The ICL program comprises eight taught core courses and three elective courses, which can be chosen from Arbitration Law, Intellectual Property Law, European Union Law, Consumer Law, International Trade Law, and Domestic and International Commercial Law. Additionally, the program includes a Graduation Seminar, an internship course, and a significant research component involving a dissertation.