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ELGS & Sapienza University-Master in European and Comparative Public Law (ECPL)

This program is offered in collaboration with Sapienza University of Rome and is conducted at the Sapienza and ELGS Rome campuses.

This is a one-year Master Degree (M2 level degree) offering to its participants a full overview of the main topics of European and Comparative Public Law (ECPL). The Master’s course provides an in-depth knowledge of the Constitutional Law and Administrative Law of the European Union (EU), taking into account the different national traditions through a comparative approach. The course aims to address, in particular, issues related to the application of the Rule of Law, the constitutional order and the governance of the EU, also in relation to the forms of government of the Member States. Furthermore, the Master’s course provides a comprehensive and solid introduction to public policy, European and Comparative Public Law.

Course Description:

It is intended to enable participants to up to date their knowledge of the most recent regulations and policies governing the EU. Activities focus on issues relating to certain specific and fundamental sectors, which play an increasingly important role within the framework of European and national public policies. Among others: environmental protection, digital technologies, and public procurement.
The course enables participants to improve their knowledge both in EU and national law and policies, also with a view to issues concerning Global Public Law, such as the protection of human rights, due process, the fight against terrorism, and world trade law.

The course encourages a critical examination of current political and socio-economic trends and the major challenges shaping the contemporary world from a variety of perspectives, while also aiming to improve the understanding of the different roles and interests of governmental and non-governmental actors operating in the national, supranational, and global arenas.

To Whom It is addressed: 

• Students and scholars holding a bachelor's or master's level degree in legal sciences and/or related fields;
• Government, International Organizations, and NGO officials, as well as lawyers, and practitioners interested in European and Comparative Law.

The Master is a wide-open program, addressing key issues in law, politics, democracy, and governance, and covering a broad spectrum of topics ranging from constitutional to administrative law.

Course Benefits: 

The course will provide an in-depth view of issues concerning public law at a global level, such as the protection of human rights, due process, the fight against terrorism, and world trade law.

Admission's Requirements; Please visit the ELGS page here

Call for applications is published on La Sapienza’s dedicated website: call_for_applications_25-26.pdf

Information on the advanced professional courses : https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/advanced-professional-courses

Information on the call for applications and tuition fees: https://www.uniroma1.it/en/documento/bando-di-concorso-lammissione-ai-master-di-i-e-ii-livello-anno-accademico-2025-2026 

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2026