Vision
The first director of the Europa-Institut, Prof. Dr. Joseph-François Angelloz, had a precise vision for the Institute, namely to research the Europe of the future, to teach young people educated in the traditional manner of each different country about Europe, to offer education from a uniform European perspective for students from these countries and, perhaps before long, to produce Europe's driving forcesâ€. Much of this vision has since become a reality at the Europa-Institut.
Six Decades of Education for Europe - and the world
The curriculum is specifically tailored to meet the exigencies of the European and international job market, and imparted by use of a range of teaching methods in order to convey both practical as well as theoretical knowledge. Our courses and seminars encourage top level discussions and are led by academics who are familiar with actual practice, or by professionals who are ardent about theory.
LL.M. in One Year
The progressive integration of Europe has opened up an array of career opportunities, yet their accessibility presupposes a thorough understanding of the legal, political, economic and cultural foundations of the European Union. The Europa-Institut has streamlined its curriculum rigorously since 1981, enabling it to offer a postgraduate study program in "European Integration" that prepares its students ideally for such a path, with European and International Law at its focus and independent lectures and professors.
Over 5,000 students from all over the world have graduated from the Europa-Institut over a time span of 60 years. Our graduates hold top-tier positions in European and international organizations, law firms, national governments and international companies. Many thank the Institute by later offering their services as highly-qualified lecturers.
Studying Europe
The International Master's Program offered by the Europa-Institut, which awards the degree of Master of European Law (LL.M.), is an outstanding opportunity for graduate students wanting to specialize in European and International Law.
Our geographical proximity to the European Institutions allows for a dynamic interplay, whilst our excellent facilities and choice of leisure facilities and skill enhancement courses provide added value. Our deep-rooted tradition and accomplishments to date constitute both an inducement as well as an obligation for us to continue offering our students a study program of the highest possible quality. This is because we recognize that in order to flaunt an unremitting and impressive record of performance in the future, it is paramount to continue to fulfill ones reputation in the present.
Supported by German Federal Ministries and the European Commission
The Europa-Institut qualifies as a model program for European studies and is actively supported by the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the German Federal Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Technology, the European Commission and the "Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft".
It distinguishes itself through its high educational standards, close contact and regular exchange of experiences with the institutions of the European Union and the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Certified by the accreditation agency ACQUIN
The Europa-Institut of Saarland University has been certified by the international accreditation agency ACQUIN in line with the system accreditation of Saarland University. Subsequent to the submission of extensive documents to ACQUIN, the Europa-Institut was repeatedly examined by an independent and outstanding group of experts, ordered by the agency.
The program accreditation officially certifies that the Europa-Institut of Saarland University represents excellent research as well as high-quality education.
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