Study location	Italy, Macerata
Academic field	Law (ISCED 042)
Type	Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	IECoLS (Laurea triennale in International, European and Comparative Legal Studies (Classe L-14))

Tuition fee

€611 per year At the University of Macerata, the maximum amount of fees for a full-time enrolment in the current academic year is EUR 1.600,00 (a.y. 2022/2023). This amount is considerably reduced for international students. Based on the origin country and, starting from the second year of enrolment, on the merit requirement, students: from developing countries pay EUR 156 per year from non-OECD member countries pay EUR 156 per year from OECD member countries pay EUR 611 per year = OECD= Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development; further information here: www.osce.org/who-we-are For further details on this reduction, consult this webpage: www.unimc.it/en/enrolment/financial-support/fees-reduction For information on the payment deadlines and modalities, visit: www.unimc.it/en/enrolment/tuition-fees/amount-when-how-pay

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Admission requirements A high school diploma obtained after at least 12 years of schooling; if the qualification is issued after a period lower than 12, please visit this webpage for further details. A proficiency level in English of at least a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proficiency is evaluated through the submission of a valid language certificate at a minimum B2 level, issued by a recognised institution. Starting from a.y. 2025/2026, those who have not provided sufficient proof of knowledge of the English language which is required for pre-admission to IECoLS, must take the English Language Proficiency Test (Reading and Listening) offered by the Language Centre of the University of Macerata and aim at verifying their proficiency in English at a minimum B1 level. Please note: The test is reserved for those who have applied for pre-admission to “IECoLS” in the a.y. 2025/2026 and have not submitted a proper proof of knowledge of the English language (e.g., an internationally recognized language certificate). The test is free of any charge. The test will be organized online through a specific platform and take place on only two dates in January and March 2025: further details will communicated to the interested ones in due time and manner. Candidates must participate in only one of the two available dates. The test is passed with a verified level above B1; if the test is failed, the pre-admission application fails the pre-admission evaluation. While these candidates are waiting to participate in the test, the pre-admission application is considered as still under evaluation. If these candidates earn a valid proof of English proficiency in the meantime, they must provide it by uploading it to your application. Entry knowledge verification through TOLC All students wishing to enroll in the three-year bachelor’s or single-cycle master’s degree programs offered by the University of Macerata must take the TOLCs: TOLC is the acronym for CISIA OnLine Test. With the TOLC, entry knowledge is verified before enrolment. The set of abilities subject to verification depend on the chosen study program. For the LLB IECoLS, the English TOLC-E is adopted. At the University of Macerata, the TOLC is not considered as a selection test, since all our bachelor’s degree programs and the single-cycle master’s degree program in “Law” are free-access. If the result obtained in the TOLC is lower than certain minimum thresholds, it is possible to enrol, but an Additional Learning Requirement (so called OFA) will be assigned. For further details, please consult carefully the following pages of the University website: The CISIA OnLine Test – TOLC TOLC types and minimum thresholds Further details: IECoLS website The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Only for the purpose of the preliminary evaluation: if your entry qualification documents are not in English or Italian, you must provide English or Italian translations: at this stage, you can produce unofficial translations. For the purpose of the final enrollment, the needed documents must be submitted with an official translation in Italian. The official Italian translation must be attached to any document submitted in a foreign language. Such translation may be produced in your country or in Italy by local courthouses or by official or courthouse translators. Translations must then be certified by the relevant Italian Consulate, unless there are special agreements to the contrary. If your certificates are in English and the course of your choice is delivered in English, you do not have to provide certificates translated into Italian. Further details are specified within the Admission and enrollment procedures section of the UniMC website. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English Applicants must demonstrate a proficiency level in English of at least a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proficiency is evaluated through the submission of a valid language certificate at minimum B2 level, issued by a recognised institution. Starting from a.y. 2025/2026, those who have not provided sufficient proof of knowledge of the English language which is required for pre-admission to IECoLS, must take the English Language Proficiency Test (Reading and Listening) offered by the Language Centre of the University of Macerata and aim at verifying their proficiency in English at a minimum B1 level. Please note: The test is reserved for those who have applied for pre-admission to “IECoLS” in the a.y. 2025/2026 and have not submitted a proper proof of knowledge of the English language (e.g., an internationally recognized language certificate). The test is free of any charge. The test will be organized online through a specific platform and take place on only two dates in January and March 2025: further details will communicated to the interested ones in due time and manner. Candidates must participate in only one of the two available dates. The test is passed with a verified level above B1; if the test is failed, the pre-admission application fails the pre-admission evaluation. While these candidates are waiting to participate in the test, the pre-admission application is considered as still under evaluation. If these candidates earn a valid proof of English proficiency in the meantime, they must provide it by uploading it to your application. Further details are specified in the IECoLS website

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Within the motivation letter, candidates must specify: the reasons that led to applying for that course of study offered by the University of Macerata rather than for another one; the goals set for the desired course of study, in response to the following questions: what is expected during and after the course of study? On what basis do you think you can reach this goal? their own qualities and strengths that make them ideal candidates for admission to the course of study of interest. The motivation letter must be original (plagiarism will affect the evaluation), concise and effective. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Pre-enrollment on UNIVERSITALY for a study visa application Candidates requiring a visa for study purposes who have been positively evaluated (pre-admitted to a study programme) must apply for the pre-enrollment in the specific academic year through the portal UNIVERSITALY, in order to proceed with the subsequent application for a visa for study purposes. Within the UNIVERSITALY portal, detailed information to complete properly and effectively the pre-enrollment application is provided. The subsequent step of visa application must be processed and finalised at the relevant Italian Diplomatic authority. For general information on the admission and enrollment procedures at the Italian HEI, please visit the Study in Italy portal For information on the annual procedures for entry, residency and enrollment of international students and the respective recognition of qualifications for HE courses in Italy, please consult the relative document (so-called, Circolare) published in the *website of the Italian Ministry of University and Research (available in Italian and English). For information on admission and enrollment procedures established by UniMC for international students, please consult attentively the website

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Overview

The Department of Law at the University of Macerata is offering a new bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, entirely taught in English, and focused specifically on International, European, and Comparative topics: the International, European and Comparative Legal Studies – IECoLS (class L-14) Programme.

A strong internationally-focused background
If you are interested in widening your horizons, with IECoLS you’ll be able to learn Law, expand your knowledge, and engage in international experiences that will be of the utmost importance for your future career.
IECoLS will allow you:

• to get comprehensive legal training at the theoretical level;
• to strengthen your knowledge and skills through internships and traineeships in Italy and abroad;
• to enter the job market when you graduate with the advantage of a strong and unique internationally focused educational background;
• or to continue your studies, specialising with a Master’s Degree in Italy or abroad.

One of the oldest Italian Universities
The University of Macerata is one among the oldest and most renowned Italian Universities. The Department of Law is the oldest department of the University and maintains the tradition of the Studium Juris founded in Macerata in 1290.
The University eagerly engages in the challenge of renewing and the familiarising itself with the most innovative trends in legal issues. It has an internationally recognised reputation and has traditionally been eager to host first-class visiting scholars from abroad interested in delivering courses and seminars.
This tradition continues with and is enhanced by the IECoLS LLB, for the full advantage of our students studying the most advanced issues in current legal studies.

Further details are specified in the IECoLS website

Programme structure

What
IECoLS is a 3-year degree programme in International, European and Comparative Legal Studies taught entirely in English.

It allows you to apply for positions in both the public and private sectors. In particular, the IECoLS course will be your key asset for careers in International or supranational organisations, and in enterprises (such as the financial area) and public administrations with links to the international trade sector, and/or with specific relationships with the Chinese economy.

To complete the LLB degree, you must pass 18 subject-exams, attend specialising seminars, complete an internship and prepare a final thesis, for a total of 180 ECTS.The IECoLS programme is taught in English to allow students a transnational approach to the legal phenomenon, opening up at the end of the course the possibility of careers even outside the national territory.

Details on the programme curriculum, syllaby and scheduled seminars are specified here.

When
Classes start in mid-September, each year. The academic year is divided into a winter term (September to December) and a spring term (February to May). The teaching modules are scheduled in both semesters, with approximatively the same number of teaching hours per semester.
Examination sessions are between December and February and between May and September.
There are four graduation sessions per year.

Details on the academic calendar and class timetables are specified here.

Who
The LLB degree focuses on the student’s learning experience. Each teaching module will pay specific attention to the students, facilitating their active involvement through experience-based teaching and, as far as possible, on case law and in-class debates. E-learning facilities are available through the dedicated UniMC platform to provide additional material for all students.

The teaching staff of IECoLS LLB is formed by experts in the subjects taught. The faculty have international experience in both teaching and research. In addition, prominent international scholars visiting the University of Macerata will provide *additional teaching activities* each year.

International opportunities
The IECoLS LLB takes full advantage of the international network established by the University of Macerata – Department of Law for student mobility.

In particular, the Department of Law has currently more than 40 ongoing Erasmus+ agreements with partner universities in a dozen countries. This allows you to spend one or more semesters abroad, expanding your knowledge and experiences, without having to extend the overall duration of your LLB.

Outside the European Union, the Department of Law is a part of many bilateral agreements that allow our students to spend semesters and take exams in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, China, South Korea and the USA.

IECoLS students are also entitled to take advantage of the UniMC scholarships for preparing the final exam abroad.

More information here

Career opportunities

Career and further education opportunities
The programme prepares students for the job market by focusing on the transnational legal dimension, both in substantive and procedural matters. This helps IECoLS graduates to enter many different job sectors.
In particular, it prepares graduates for the following positions:

1. Legal advisor in international banking, financial and insurance area.
2. Legal advisor for the internationalisation of SMEs.
3. Representatives of international trade areas for Chambers of Commerce and trade associations.
4. Foreign contact officials in Public Administrations.
5. Permanent officials for European institutions and other international organisations.
   In addition, the IECoLS graduate could decide to enrol in further Higher Education programmes, in Italy and abroad.

To this end, the Department of Law of the University of Macerata offers a pre-approved integration programme allowing the IECoLS graduate to enrol in the 5-year LLM in Law (Diploma di laurea magistrale in Giurisprudenza), required for accessing the public selections for all the traditional legal professions in Italy. The programme recognizes a meaningful number of ECTS. This should lead the IECoLS graduate to earn the Master degree in Law within three years after enrolment.

In addition, IECoLS graduatea are already qualified to enrol directly in the Master’s programmes Politiche europee e relazioni euromediterranee (class LM-62, in Italian) and International Relations (class LM-52, in English) offered by the UniMC’s Department of Political Sciences, Communication and International Relations.

Naturally, after the LLB the IECoLS graduate is also entitled to enrol in Master courses offered by universities abroad. To this end, the Department of Law is currently developing agreements with foreign Universities, both European and non-European.

Further information here